fame digger

English

Etymology

From fame + digger, in analogy with gold digger.

Noun

fame digger (plural fame diggers)

(figuratively, derogatory) A person (usually female) who cultivates a personal relationship in order to attain fame.

Hypernyms

hypergamist (see also Thesaurus:hypergamist)

Related terms

fame whore (not always differentiated)
famous for being famous
gold digger

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