: a person whose romantic pursuit of, relationship with, or marriage to a wealthy person is primarily or solely motivated by a desire for money. Whether you're dating a potential gold digger or are surrounded by friends who are constantly asking for handouts, you'll want to protect your money from those kinds of drains ...

Gold diggers gain access to exclusive clubs and parties with a rich partner, which allows them to hunt for an even richer partner. If you feel that your partner is, for example, better looking than you and that they are out of your league, they may be in the relationship for something other than you or your looks.