culture-vulture

culture vulture

Someone who has an avid interest in the arts. Helen is quite the culture vulture. She attends the theater at least once a month.
See also: culture, vulture
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

culture-vulture

1. n. an avid supporter of the arts. Many culture-vultures seem to be long on enthusiasm and short on taste.
2. n. someone who exploits the arts for monetary gain. Some culture-vultures are throwing a wine and cheese party on behalf of some of the young dolts they have grubstaked.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • culture vulture
  • vulture
  • go native
  • study animal
  • Yankee go home
  • weeaboo
  • the outside world
  • the white man's burden
  • good old boy
  • good ole boy
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