adj
greedy
GREE-dee
adj
1
Wanting or taking more than one needs, especially money, food, or power.
"The greedy landlord kept raising the rent every year."
"Don't be greedy — leave some cake for everyone else."
How to Use Greedy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWanting way more than your fair share, whether that's food, money, or attention.
Common pairings
greedy for money
greedy eyes
don't be greedy
Word Forms
greedier comparative, greediest superlative
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Etymology
From Old English grǣdig, related to Gothic gredags ("hungry") — the underlying idea is a Proto-Germanic root for hunger.