Moneybags

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌniˌbæɡz/

Definitions of moneybags

noun a wealthy person, especially one who is ostentatiously rich

Example Sentences

A1 He is a moneybags who always has a lot of cash on him.

A2 The wealthy moneybags donated a large sum to the charity.

B1 The business mogul was known as a moneybags in the industry.

B2 The politician was accused of being a corrupt moneybags who used their wealth for personal gain.

C1 The infamous moneybags was rumored to have made their fortune through illegal means.

C2 The billionaire moneybags was known for their extravagant lifestyle and lavish spending habits.

Examples of moneybags in a Sentence

formal The wealthy moneybags of the city were known for their extravagant spending.

informal Look at Mr. Moneybags over there, always flashing his cash around.

slang I wish I could be a moneybags like him and never have to worry about bills.

figurative She's not just a moneybags, she also has a heart of gold and helps those in need.

Grammatical Forms of moneybags

• past tense: moneybagged
• plural: moneybags
• comparative: more moneybags
• superlative: most moneybags
• present tense: moneybags
• future tense: will moneybag
• perfect tense: have moneybagged
• continuous tense: is moneybagging
• singular: moneybag
• positive degree: moneybags
• infinitive: to moneybag
• gerund: moneybagging
• participle: moneybagged

Origin and Evolution of moneybags

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'moneybags' originated from the Middle English word 'monebagge', which was a combination of 'mone' meaning money and 'bagge' meaning bag.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'moneybags' evolved to refer to a wealthy or affluent individual, often used in a derogatory manner to describe someone who is perceived as greedy or materialistic.