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Noun: cupboard love  'kú-bu(r)d,lúv
Usage: Brit
  1. A show of affection motivated by selfishness
    "The cat's sudden affection was mere cupboard love when it heard the can opener"

Derived forms: cupboard loves

Type of: benignity, kindness

Encyclopedia: Cupboard love