money grubber

Greedy wealth seeker

A money grubber is someone excessively focused on accumulating wealth, often through petty or undignified means.

The term is derogatory, suggesting greed and a willingness to pursue money at the expense of dignity or ethics: Don't be such a money grubber—leave a decent tip.

Also spelled money-grubber.

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penny-pincher · scrooge · greedy · greed is good · grasping · stingy · tightwad · avaricious · mercenary · gold digger · gold-digger · materialistic · selfish · bean counter · filthy lucre · covetous · acquisitive · clutching

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Opposites
attitude toward wealth acquisition

money grubberphilanthropist

Donor to charitable causes

benefactor · altruist · giver · donor · patron

moral character regarding material goods

money grubberascetic

One who renounces indulgence

Francis of Assisi · monk · saint · mendicant · minimalist

Family

money, grubber, moneys, monies, moneyed, grub, grubs, grubbed, grubbing

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