fat cat
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fat cat
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The phrase was first used in the 1920s in the United States to describe rich political donors.
By the middle of the 20th century, the term was being applied more widely to any wealthy individual.
noun fat cats · fatcat · fat-cat
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A rich person who contributes to a political campaign.
Similar: angel, big money man
- Any affluent person who is perceived to have profited from the labor of others; and/or not to care about those of lesser means. A staggering 57% of American workers believe there is a very real chance they will be unemployed in the next 5 to 7 years. But what does that matter to a bloated millionaire fat-cat like you?
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see fat, cat.
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noun rich person who contributes to a political campaign
| Español | pez gordo |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 肥貓 /肥猫 féi māo |
| Português | cachorro grande, peixe grande |
| Italiano | pesce grosso |
noun affluent person who is perceived to have profited from the labour of others
| 中文 | 剝削者 /剥削者 bōxuēzhě |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Bonze |
| Italiano | sfruttatore, profittatore |
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