moneygrubber

[ muhn-ee-gruhb-er ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a person who is aggressively engaged in or preoccupied with making or saving money.

Other Words From

• money·grubbing adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of moneygrubber¹

1830–40; money + grubber ( def )

Example Sentences

She won plaudits among Democrats as one of the more aggressive critics of Trump during his presidential run, calling him a “thin-skinned, racist bully” and a “small, insecure moneygrubber.”

From Time

The Massachusetts Democrat called the Republican presidential candidate a “small, insecure moneygrubber” who doesn’t care whom he hurts, as long as he can make money.

From Salon

The Massachusetts Democrat called the Republican presidential candidate a "small, insecure moneygrubber" who doesn't care whom he hurts, as long as he can make money.

From US News

The Massachusetts Democrat on Tuesday called the Republican presidential candidate a “small, insecure moneygrubber” who doesn’t care whom he hurts, as long as he can make money.

From Washington Times

"I'll tell you exactly what kind — a man who cares about no one but himself. A small, insecure moneygrubber who doesn't care who gets hurt."

From US News