richard

rich person, moneybags

noun adjective ree-SHAR Rare

Usage Note

Richard is an informal, slightly derogatory word for a very wealthy person, similar to English 'moneybags', and is also used loosely as an adjective meaning 'loaded'. The feminine form is richarde. It carries a sense of excess or ostentation that the neutral riche does not, and is unrelated to the proper name Richard.

Examples

"Son voisin est complètement richard, il a trois voitures."

Natural Translation

His neighbour is absolutely loaded — he has three cars.

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