grab hag

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. One who takes excessively or takes all that is available, without regard for the needs or considerations of others. China,derogatory,often,rare,slang
    — There’s a certain type of auntie in China, OK? We call them grab hags. […] There’s a specific demographic of these grab hags, we call them, which are, like, the most infuriating people you’ll ever meet. […] They’re basically like these vile creatures that will take anything they can. If they see an opportunity to take something for free, they do.

词形变化

grab hags plural grab-hag alternative

词源

From grab + hag. Originally applied to older women who engaged in the practice, but now can be applied to individuals of any age or gender.
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