Synonyms

go-getter

American

[goh-get-er, -get-] / ˈgoʊˈgɛt ər, -ˌgɛt- /

noun

Informal.

an enterprising, aggressive person.

go-getter British

noun

informal an ambitious enterprising person

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Other Word Forms

go-getting adjective

Etymology

Origin of go-getter

1920–25, probably from the exhortation Go get 'em!; -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Which young go-getter is going to take command?

From Slate • Sep. 6, 2025

A brash go-getter, Sean Combs became an overnight millionaire when he launched Bad Boy Records in 1993 with a roster of top artists.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2025

They suggested that the country’s legendary work ethic and go-getter spirit might be a form of mental illness that they called “Americanitis.”

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2024

Then you must be generous, competent, and a go-getter!

From DOGO News • Jun. 30, 2023

“That young go-getter Eugene Hammond is behind this story,” he said.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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