get rich quicker

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Meaning · English

One who falls for, believes in, or pursues a get-rich-quick scheme.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người dễ tin vào phương thức làm giàu nhanh

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Register: informal, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Most of those get rich quickers aren't going to make it.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “get rich quicker” mean?

One who falls for, believes in, or pursues a get-rich-quick scheme.

Is “get rich quicker” formal or informal?

get rich quicker is generally informal, slang.