fast/quick buck
noun
: money that is earned or gotten quickly
greedy opportunists looking to make a fast/quick buck
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Unlike his coworker, Dennis, Ray is honest and wouldn’t do anything shady for a quick buck.
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Lisa Stardust, People.com, 2 July 2025
But this is a common tactic used by scammers to try to make a quick buck off of you by promising thousands in exchange for a payment.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 14 May 2025
L’Oréal Voluminous Lash Primer The L’Oréal Voluminous Lash Primer is a classic budget friendly option for those looking to save a quick buck and still get quality results.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 1 May 2025
Scammers and scalpers gravitate to these sites to make a quick buck off of people desperate for the new hotness, and will often elevate prices, post deceptive listings and more to separate you from your money.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
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Lisa Stardust, People.com, 2 July 2025
But this is a common tactic used by scammers to try to make a quick buck off of you by promising thousands in exchange for a payment.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 14 May 2025
L’Oréal Voluminous Lash Primer The L’Oréal Voluminous Lash Primer is a classic budget friendly option for those looking to save a quick buck and still get quality results.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 1 May 2025
Scammers and scalpers gravitate to these sites to make a quick buck off of people desperate for the new hotness, and will often elevate prices, post deceptive listings and more to separate you from your money.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fast/quick buck
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“Fast/quick buck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast%2Fquick%20buck. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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