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Definition of moneygrubbing

moneygrubbing

/ˈmʌn.iˌɡrʌb.ɪŋ/
mon · ey · grub · bing
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• adjective

1

Recklessly or unscrupulously eager to accumulate wealth; excessively greedy and mercenary.

Example

"The novel portrays the landlord as a moneygrubbing opportunist who refuses to repair the heating in winter."

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• noun

1

The practice of pursuing financial gain aggressively, obsessively, or without regard for principles.

Example

"Critics accused the studio executives of shameless moneygrubbing after they split the final book into three separate movies."

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• Nearby Words

moneybox
moneychanger
moneyed
moneygrubbing
moneylender
moneylending
moneyless

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moneygrubbing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moneygrubbing
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