greed.
A selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.
Meaning & usage
A selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.
His greed was his undoing.
Where this word comes from
c. 1600. Back-formation from greedy.
To desire in a greedy manner, or to act on such a desire.
To desire in a greedy manner, or to act on such a desire. To play greedily or aggressively in a high-risk, high-reward scenario.
Where this word comes from
c. 1600. Back-formation from greedy.
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