breadhead

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Meaning · English

One who is attracted to money; a greedy capitalist.

Register: dated, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

It's perfect for hippies to listen to with the lights off, plus the words are about, uh, y'know, generals and politicians and breadheads and stuff.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “breadhead” mean?

One who is attracted to money; a greedy capitalist.

Is “breadhead” formal or informal?

breadhead is generally dated, slang.