goldbugs

gold·bug

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gohld-buhg]
- /ˈgoʊldˌbʌg/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gohld-buhg]
- /ˈgoʊldˌbʌg/

Definitions of goldbugs word

noun goldbugs Informal. a person, especially an economist or politician, who supports the gold standard. 1
noun goldbugs Informal. a person who believes in buying gold bullion as a personal investment. 1
noun goldbugs gold beetle. 1

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Origin of goldbugs

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1875-80

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Parts of speech for Goldbugs

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goldbugs popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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