gold digger

noun

1. a person who seeks or digs for gold in a gold field.
2. Informal. a woman who associates with or marries a man chiefly for material gain.

gold-digger

noun

1. a person who prospects or digs for gold
2. informal.
   a woman who uses her sexual attractions to accumulate gifts and wealth or advance her social position

Derived Forms

• ˈgold-ˌdigging, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gold digger¹

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30

Example Sentences

Despite the duplex, Ferrari, Bentleys and various expensive baubles he has showered upon her, she seems too delusional and naive to be called a gold digger.

From Los Angeles Times

‘Sterling’s wife describes alleged mistress as gold digger in lawsuit’ An article by Bettina Boxall detailed a lawsuit filed by Shelly Sterling against Stiviano, which outlined the affair and gifts that Donald Sterling gave his mistress.

From Los Angeles Times

The musician was one of the most successful and prolific rappers of the 2000s and 2010s, with multi-platinum hits like Gold Digger, Stronger and All Of The Lights.

From BBC

Angered by the relationship, Shelly Sterling files an embezzlement lawsuit against Stiviano, calling her a “gold digger.”

From Los Angeles Times

Tuerkheimer, the author of the book “CREDIBLE: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers,” said female caricatures such as the gold digger seeking fortune above all, or the scorned woman seeking revenge, or the regretful woman ruing consensual sex, are ubiquitous.

From Salon