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Main Entry: greedy
Pronunciation: \ˈgrē-dē\
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): greed·i·er; greed·i·est
Etymology: Middle English gredy, from Old English grę̄dig; akin to Old High German grātac greedy
Date: before 12th century
1 : having a strong desire for food or drink
2 : marked by greed : having or showing a selfish desire for wealth and possessions
3 : eager, keen <greedy for fame>
synonyms see covetous
— greed·i·ly \ˈgrē-də-lē\ adverb
— greed·i·ness \ˈgrē-dē-nəs\ noun
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I know the meaning of greed grandpa, you have in no way shown how this man is greedier than you or I. Are you saying that only the rich have a selfish desire for wealth and possessions? We all have this selfish desire, this is why work for money, start businesses, gamble, and invest. So just because someone has been more successful at accumulating his wealth does not inherently mean that he is greedier than the poorest person on the planet.