grasping (**그래**스핑) — eagerly trying to get money or possessions; greedy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: eagerly trying to get money or possessions; greedy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 탐욕스러운, 욕심 많은
Korean pronunciation: **그래**스핑
Example Sentences
- My grasping landlord raised the rent again for the third time this year.
- She's grasping at every opportunity to make extra income.
- The grasping CEO gave himself a huge bonus while cutting employee salaries.
grasping
ADJECTIVE//ˈɡræspɪŋ//
eagerly trying to get money or possessions; greedy
a merchant with bulging eyes frantically scoops up gold coins with both hands while shoving other people away. His pockets overflow with coins as he clutches them tightly against his chest. Other people nearby reach for coins but the merchant pushes them back to grab more for himself. His aggressive grabbing causes coins to spill everywhere as he tries to collect them all. Disappointed children and adults step back as the merchant hoards the treasure selfishly. someone being eagerly greedy and trying to get as much money as possible
Gasping yet clasping - grasping knows no limits!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'græppian'(잡다, 움켜쥐다)에서 유래되어 현재는 물리적으로 잡는 것에서 욕심을 부리거나 이해하려 애쓰는 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grasping landlord raised the rent again for the third time this year.”
“She's grasping at every opportunity to make extra income.”
“The grasping CEO gave himself a huge bonus while cutting employee salaries.”
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