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go–getter
noun go–get·ter \ˈgō-ˈge-tər, -ˌge-\
: a person who works very hard and who wants very much to succeed
Full Definition of GO-GETTER
: an aggressively enterprising person
— go–get·ting \-ˌge-tiŋ\ adjective or noun
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First Known Use of GO-GETTER
1919
Related to GO-GETTER
- Synonyms
- bootstrapper, go-ahead, highflier (or highflyer), hummer, hustler, live wire, powerhouse, rustler, self-starter
Rhymes with GO-GETTER
GO-GETTER Defined for Kids
go–getter
noun go–get·ter \ˈgō-ˌge-tər\
Definition of GO-GETTER for Kids
: a person determined to succeed
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