"get rich quicker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: get rich quickers [plural]
Etymology: get-rich-quick + -er Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|get-rich-quick|er|id2=occupation}} get-rich-quick + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} get rich quicker (plural get rich quickers)
  1. (slang, informal) One who falls for, believes in, or pursues a get-rich-quick scheme. Tags: informal, slang
    Sense id: en-get_rich_quicker-en-noun-gc21mxKu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er (occupation)

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