moneybag

[ muhn-ee-bag ]

noun

1. a bag for money.
2. moneybags, (used with a singular verb) a very wealthy or extravagant person.

Word History and Origins

Origin of moneybag¹

1555–65; 1940–45 moneybag fordef 2; money + bag

Example Sentences

The programme also captures the Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, joking with a group of builders that Ms Reeves is the "moneybags" and she is "tightfisted".

From BBC

Watson rejected the Browns’ original offer, but he bided his time, confident the Browns would force the moneybag into his hands.

From Washington Post

Congratulations mister moneybags on finding your TV replacement.

From The Verge

Milo grows up to become a louche moneybags played by Matt Smith, who’s best known for playing Prince Philip in “The Crown,” a bit of casting history that gives his role here amusing tang.

From New York Times

But when Poitier launched his against a haughty white moneybags in “In the Heat of the Night,” it was against racism.

From New York Times

Related Words

• bag
• handbag
• pocket
• pocketbook
• pouch
• wallet