| business angel | |
| —n | |
| informal Also called: angel investor an investor in a business venture, esp one in its early stages | |
| Main Entry: | business angel |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a person who invests private capital in a start-up company, esp. in exchange for equity in the company |
| Usage: | UK, business |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |