croqueuse de diamants

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French[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, “diamond biter.”

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /kʁɔ.køz də dja.mɑ̃/

Noun[edit]

croqueuse de diamants f (plural croqueuses de diamants)

  1. (informal) gold digger, fortune hunter (woman who cultivates a personal relationship for money)
    Synonym: michetonneuse