legacy-hunter
A legacy-hunter flatters the elderly gentleman in hopes of being remembered in his will.
Noun: A "legacy-hunter" refers to a person who seeks to gain personal advantage, typically financial inheritance or property, by ingratiating themselves with someone who is elderly or wealthy, often through flattery or deceitful means. This term specifically describes someone who pursues a legacy (an inheritance left in a will) as their primary objective.
- (A person who flatters someone to receive an inheritance.)
- (Someone who acts kindly only to secure a bequest.)
- (A character who schemes to inherit wealth.)
"to act as a legacy-hunter": to behave in a sycophantic manner with the goal of obtaining an inheritance.
- He acted as a legacy-hunter, showering compliments on the old man. (He flattered the old man to gain his inheritance.)
"legacy-hunting" (noun): the practice or activity of seeking inheritances through flattery or manipulation.
- Legacy-hunting is considered a morally dubious occupation. (The act of pursuing inheritances is ethically questionable.)
Legacy-hunting (n): the action or practice of a legacy-hunter.
- Her legacy-hunting was exposed when the will was read. (Her scheme to inherit was revealed.)
Legacy (n): something handed down from an ancestor or predecessor, especially money or property.
- He left a large legacy to his children. (He bequeathed a significant inheritance.)
Hunter (n): a person who seeks or pursues something.
- She is a treasure hunter. (She searches for valuable items.)
Fortune-hunter: a person who seeks to marry or befriend someone for their wealth.
- The fortune-hunter pursued the heiress relentlessly. (A person chasing a wealthy spouse.)
Sycophant: a person who acts obsequiously toward someone to gain advantage.
- The sycophant praised the boss endlessly. (A flatterer seeking favors.)
Gold-digger: a person who forms relationships with others for money.
- He called her a gold-digger after she asked for expensive gifts. (Someone who exploits others for financial gain.)
To fish for a legacy: to attempt to secure an inheritance through flattery or manipulation.
- He was clearly fishing for a legacy when he visited his rich uncle every week. (He was trying to get an inheritance by being overly attentive.)
To court a will: to seek favor with someone in hopes of being included in their will.
- The distant relative courted the old woman's will with constant visits. (He tried to win her favor for inheritance purposes.)