Grabby (Adjective)
Meaning
Immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth; "they are avaricious and will do anything for money"; "casting covetous eyes on his neighbor's fields"; "a grasping old miser"; "grasping commercialism"; "greedy for money and power"; "grew richer and greedier"; "prehensile employers stingy with raises for their employees".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The grabby investor was notorious for his ruthless business tactics and willingness to step on others to get ahead.
- Her grabby attitude towards wealth and material possessions made it difficult for her to form genuine relationships with others.
- The company's grabby policies towards its employees' benefits and salaries led to a major strike and public backlash.
- The politician's grabby nature was exposed when it was revealed that he had been embezzling funds from his campaign for personal gain.
- The grabby billionaire's lavish lifestyle and excessive spending habits were often criticized by those who felt he should be using his wealth more philanthropically.