greedy: Meaning and Definition of

greed•y

Pronunciation: (grē'dē), [key]
— greed•i•er, greed•i•est.
  1. excessively or inordinately desirous of wealth, profit, etc.; avaricious: the greedy owners of the company.
  2. having a strong or great desire for food or drink.
  3. keenly desirous; eager (often fol. by of or for): greedy for praise.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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