"quick buck" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-quick buck.ogg
Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} quick buck (uncountable)
  1. (idiomatic, informal) A large sum of money earned easily and quickly. Tags: idiomatic, informal, uncountable Synonyms: easy money, fast buck Translations (easy money): 急功近利 (jígōngjìnlì) (Chinese Mandarin), 撈錢 (Chinese Mandarin), 捞钱 (lāoqián) (Chinese Mandarin), helppo raha (Finnish), argent facile [masculine] (French), schnelles Geld [neuter] (German), 泡銭 (abukuzeni) (alt: あぶくぜに) (Japanese), сруби́ть бабло́ (english: to make a quick buck) (alt: по-лёгкому) (Russian)

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