Affection for gain.
Cupboard love
KUB-berd LUV
ˈkʌbərd lʌv
Noun
Example Sentences
"That's cupboard love."
"Just cupboard love."
Etymology & History
Victorian term for insincere love. For material benefit.
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1700s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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