2. (modifier) greedy, insatiable, voracious, rapacious.
Kua arā anō mai te kupu 'kūpapa' mō ērā Māori tou areare kāore e whai painga mō te iwi Māori (Te Ara 2015). / The word 'kūpapa' has been revived for those avaricious Māori who do not consider the interests of the Māori people.
Synonyms: homanga, whakakakao
3. (noun) greedy person, avaricious person.
Kaua e horomia ō kai, kei kīia koe he tou areare (PK 2008:135). / Don't gobble your food or you'll be called a glutton.
