Greedy Definition
greedy
adjective
- 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"
- (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous; "avid for adventure"; "an avid ambition to succeed"; "fierce devouring affection"; "the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity"; "greedy for fame"
- wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume; "don't be greedy with the cookies"
"Greedy" in song lyrics
See how greedy is used in real songs:
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"Ain't no need for being greedy"
504 Boyz — Beefing -
"And that you realize that you were being greedy"
69 Boyz — I Need You '98 -
"Why am I always so greedy?"
Lily Allen — Cheryl Tweedy *
Words that rhyme with greedy
Usage tips for "greedy"
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