go-get·ter
| \ ˈgō-ˈge-tər
, -ˌge- \
, -ˌge- \
Definition of go-getter
: an aggressively enterprising person
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go-getting
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ˈgō-ˌge-tiŋ
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adjective or noun
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adjective or noun
Synonyms for go-getter
Synonyms
- bootstrapper,
- go-ahead,
- highflier
- (or highflyer),
- hummer,
- hustler,
- live wire,
- powerhouse,
- self-starter
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“Go-getter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go-getter. Accessed 21 Sep. 2021.
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go-getter
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English Language Learners Definition of go-getter
: a person who works very hard and who wants very much to succeed
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go-getter
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go-get·ter
| \ ˈgō-ˌge-tər \
Kids Definition of go-getter
: a person determined to succeed
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The first known use of go-getter was in 1919
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