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. You've become quite the culture vulture ever since you got that membership to the art museum. You're there every few weeks! Don't bother getting Al tickets to the show, he's really not a culture vulture.

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.

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