As a Noun: 1. An eager desire for more of something such as food, money, or power than it is necessary or fair for you to have. English = greed. 2. A person who is unpleasant in some way, especially because they are greedy or unkind. English = pig. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To want more of something such as food, money, or power than is necessary or fair for you to have. English = (be) greedy.