culture-vulture

culture-vulture
1. n. an avid supporter of the arts.
□ A gaggle of culture-vultures gawked its way into the gallery.
□ Many culture-vultures seem to be long on enthusiasm and short on taste.
2. n. someone who exploits the arts for monetary gain.
□ Mr. Babbit, a well-known culture-vulture in art circles, never could pass up a chance to grab up all the works of an up-and-coming young artist.
□ Some culture-vultures are throwing a wine and cheese party on behalf of some of the young dolts they have grubstaked.

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