angel investor (casual)

/AN-jel in-VEST-er/ medium • Origin: Business slang; 20th century; casual use 2010s.

Used loosely for someone funding a small project or helping financially in everyday life.

Example Sentence

My aunt was the angel investor for our bake sale.

Related Terms

financial backer,sponsor

Notes & References

Casual extension from start-up world.

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