goldbug: Meaning and Definition of

gold•bug

Pronunciation: (gōld'bug"), [key]
— n.
  1. a person, esp. an economist or politician, who supports the gold standard.
  2. a person who believes in buying gold bullion as a personal investment.
  3. See
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