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go-get·ter | \ ˈgō-ˈge-tər 
, -ˌge- \
, -ˌge- \Definition of go-getter
: an aggressively enterprising person
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go-getting \ ˈgō-ˌge-tiŋ \ adjective or noun
\ adjective or nounSynonyms for go-getter
Synonyms
- bootstrapper,
- go-ahead,
- highflier
- (or highflyer),
- hummer,
- hustler,
- live wire,
- powerhouse,
- rustler,
- self-starter
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go-getter
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of go-getter
informal : a person who works very hard and who wants very much to succeed
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go-getter
noungo-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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