goldbug

or gold bug

[ gohld-buhg ]

noun

1. Informal. a person, especially an economist or politician, who supports the gold standard.
2. Informal. a person who believes in buying gold bullion as a personal investment.
3. gold beetle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of goldbug¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

As the Wall Street Journal explained earlier this year, a curious trend gripped the goldbug universe in the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Slate

To be clear: As these senators are aware, there are many reasons why this goldbug and Trump economic adviser would, in fact, be that bad.

From Washington Post

But James Saville, 42, who set up the communications agency Goldbug with his wife Lara Gould, 37, and two other partners in 2014 says most of the risks can be mitigated.

From BBC

If you’re into diminutive plants, an irresistible cutie is D. sessile ‘Goldbug’.

From Seattle Times

The accent on the offbeat climbs all the way up the investment ladder from nervous shareholder, to contrarian advisor, to "Mad Money" pundit, to goldbug – all the way up to CEO.

From US News