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GRABBY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does grabby mean? 

GRABBY (adjective)
  The adjective GRABBY has 1 sense:

1. immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealthplay

  Familiarity information: GRABBY used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


GRABBY (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

Synonyms:

avaricious; covetous; grabby; grasping; greedy; prehensile

Context example:

prehensile employers stingy with raises for their employees

Similar:

acquisitive (eager to acquire and possess things especially material possessions or ideas)


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