English to Afrikaans Meaning of greedy - gulsige


Greedy :
gulsige

gulsige, gryp, gierigaards, groot-handed, gierige, jags, gretig, soekers, dors, ywerige, drang, honger, geneig, verlange, vreeslose, dapper, rowers, Aangevuur

gulsiggulsige
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Share More
Definitions of greedy in English
Adjective(1) immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth(2) (often followed by `for'(3) wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume
Examples of greedy in English
(1) Thus, banks became greedy , taking on huge risks in hopes of even bigger rewards.(2) don't be greedy!(3) I know these creatures are noisy, greedy , messy and will take the ice cream cone right out of your hand but I still love them.(4) Therefore many greedy landlords do not do repairs, unless forced to.(5) The trick is probably not to be too greedy .(6) she's greedy for money(7) Franklin had a great time - laughing his head off at all the greedy birds arguing over his cheerios.(8) When he goes home he visits schools and orphanages; hardly the actions of a greedy and selfish man.(9) Players are becoming greedy for money and attention and they don't seem to care about forming a great team.(10) My Cat is really greedy and ate a dish of hot curry I had left on the counter.(11) "I made two bowls, because I know you guys are so greedy ."(12) They are sometimes pugilistic, invariably dominant, and often greedy for power.(13) It's partly the result, he says, of our endless greedy appetite for the good things of life.(14) The dog is very greedy and is eating all of his food!(15) It isn't hard to look around and see examples of greedy people, people who love money.(16) Invest in what you know or understand and don't be too greedy .
Related Phrases of greedy
(1) greedy man ::
gulsige man
(2) greedy pig ::
gulsige vark
(3) very greedy ::
baie gulsige
(4) greedy eater ::
gulsige eter
Synonyms
Adjective
1. gluttonous ::
'n vraat
2. avaricious ::
gierige
3. eager ::
gretig
4. avid ::
ywerige
5. grabby ::
grabby
Antonyms
1. indifferent ::
onverskillig
Different Forms
greedily, greedy
Word Example from TV Shows
I bet your greedy ass
would be so worked up

I bet your GREEDY ass would be so worked up

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 13

He must be greedy.
(CHUCKLES)

He must be GREEDY. (CHUCKLES)

Vikings Season 1, Episode 3

We have greedy gods, too.

We have GREEDY gods, too.

Vikings Season 1, Episode 3

Don't get greedy.

Don't get GREEDY.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 7

I know what those blacksmiths\Nare like, greedy bastards.

I know what those blacksmiths
are like, GREEDY bastards.

Vikings Season 1, Episode 1

English to Afrikaans Dictionary: greedy

Meaning and definitions of greedy, translation in Afrikaans language for greedy with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of greedy in Afrikaans and in English language.

Tags for the entry 'greedy'

What greedy means in Afrikaans, greedy meaning in Afrikaans, greedy definition, examples and pronunciation of greedy in Afrikaans language.

Learn Prepositions by Photos
Commonly confused words
form of verbs
Learn 300+ TOEFL words
Fill in the blanks
Topic Wise Words
Learn 3000+ common words
Words Everyday
Most Searched Words
GRE words
Android App
iPhone App
Chrome Extension

Blog List

Topic Wise Words

Learn 3000+ Common Words

Learn Common GRE Words

Learn Words Everyday

Your Favorite Words
Currently you do not have any favorite word. To make a word favorite you have to click on the heart button.
Your Search History