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goldbug

noun gold·bug \-ˌbəg\

Definition of GOLDBUG

1
:  a supporter of the gold standard
2
:  a person who invests in or hoards gold
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First Known Use of GOLDBUG

1878

Rhymes with GOLDBUG

bear hug, bedbug, billbug, debug, earplug, firebug, fireplug, humbug, june bug, lovebug, prayer rug, sea slug, smart drug, spark plug, stinkbug, throw rug, unplug, wall plug

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