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cupboard love
noun
a personal attachment that appears to be motivated by love but in fact stems from the hope of gain.
Origin:
1750–60
1750–60
Related forms
cupboard lover, noun
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Cupboard love
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World English Dictionary
| cupboard love | |
| —n | |
| a show of love inspired only by some selfish or greedy motive | |
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