gold-digging
|gold-dig-ging|
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/ˈɡoʊldˌdɪɡɪŋ/
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/ˈɡəʊldˌdɪɡɪŋ/
seeking wealth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gold-digging' originates from the literal act of mining for gold, where 'gold' refers to the precious metal and 'digging' refers to the act of excavating.
Historical Evolution
'gold-digging' changed from the literal act of mining for gold to a metaphorical sense of seeking wealth through relationships.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'excavating for gold,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'seeking wealth through relationships.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of seeking wealth or material gain, often through relationships or marriage.
Her gold-digging ways were evident when she married the millionaire.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42