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  • greedy — greedily, adv. greediness, n. /gree dee/, adj., greedier, greediest. 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… …   Universalium

  • greedy — /ˈgridi/ (say greedee) adjective (greedier, greediest) 1. very eager for wealth; avaricious. 2. greatly desiring food or drink. –phrase 3. greedy of, keenly desirous of; eager for: greedy of praise. {Middle English gredy, from Old English grēdig …  

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