fame digger

English

Etymology

From fame + digger, in analogy with gold digger.

Noun

fame digger (plural fame diggers)

1. (figuratively, derogatory) A person (usually female) who cultivates a personal relationship in order to attain fame.

Hypernyms

• hypergamist (see also Thesaurus:hypergamist)

Related terms

• fame whore (not always differentiated)
• famous for being famous
• gold digger