1 : having or showing a selfish desire to have more of something (such as money or food) : having greed
▪ He was a ruthless and greedy businessman. ▪ There's no need to get greedy—there's plenty for everyone. ▪ He blames all his problems on greedy lawyers. — often + for ▪ The children were greedy for more candy. ▪ greedy for money 2 : very eager to have something — + for ▪ He was greedy for a promotion. ▪ The company is greedy for publicity.
▪ He was a ruthless and greedy businessman. ▪ There's no need to get greedy—there's plenty for everyone. ▪ He blames all his problems on greedy lawyers. — often + for ▪ The children were greedy for more candy. ▪ greedy for money







