Fame Digger

Pronunciation: /feɪm ˈdɪɡər/

Definitions of fame digger

noun a person who seeks to associate with famous or successful people in order to gain attention or fame

Example Sentences

A1 A fame digger is someone who only wants to be with famous people.

A2 She was accused of being a fame digger after dating a well-known actor.

B1 The tabloids often label celebrities' partners as fame diggers.

B2 It's hard to tell if she genuinely loves him or if she's just a fame digger.

C1 The documentary explores the psychology behind fame diggers and their motivations.

C2 Despite her reputation as a fame digger, she has managed to build a successful career in the entertainment industry.

Examples of fame digger in a Sentence

formal The tabloids accused her of being a fame digger after her relationship with the famous actor.

informal I heard she's just a fame digger looking to get close to celebrities.

slang She's always hanging around famous people, what a fame digger.

figurative In the world of social media, everyone is trying to be a fame digger in their own way.

Grammatical Forms of fame digger

• past tense: fame digged
• plural: fame diggers
• comparative: more fame digging
• superlative: most fame digging
• present tense: fame digs
• future tense: will fame dig
• perfect tense: have fame dug
• continuous tense: is fame digging
• singular: fame digger
• positive degree: fame digger
• infinitive: to fame dig
• gerund: fame digging
• participle: fame digged

Origin and Evolution of fame digger

First Known Use: 2005 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'fame digger' is believed to have originated as a play on the term 'gold digger' which refers to someone who seeks a relationship for financial gain.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'fame digger' has come to be used to describe individuals who seek relationships or associations with famous or influential people in order to gain fame or status themselves.