cupboard love


noun

a personal attachment that appears to be motivated by love but in fact stems from the hope of gain.

Origin of cupboard love

First recorded in 1750–60

OTHER WORDS FROM cupboard love

cupboard lover, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for cupboard love

cupboard love

noun

a show of love inspired only by some selfish or greedy motive