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Definition of moneyspinner

moneyspinner

/ˈmʌn.iˌspɪn.ər/
mon · ey · spin · ner
Plural:moneyspinners
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moneyspinner Lexical Profile

moneyspinner Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British A product, enterprise, or project that generates a large amount of profit rapidly or consistently.

Example

"The museum's summer exhibition proved to be a major moneyspinner, funding renovations for the entire wing."

2

British Any of various very small spiders of the family Linyphiidae (sheet weavers or dwarf spiders), traditionally considered a sign of impending good fortune or wealth if seen crawling on one's clothes.

Example

"According to old country superstition, brushing a moneyspinner off your coat would sweep away your good luck."

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• Nearby Words

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mongala
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 19th century as a compound of 'money' and 'spinner', originally referring in British folklore to a tiny spider whose presence on a person was believed to bring financial good fortune by 'spinning' wealth.

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