What does "Go-Getter" mean?

Ambitious, energetic person Actively pursues goals.

Go-Getter

Slang Term AmericanBritishAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

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Meaning: Ambitious, energetic person

有野心、精力充沛的人

Persona ambiciosa y enérgica

野心的で精力的な人

야심차고 정력적인 사람

Actively pursues goals.

积极追求目标。

Persigue activamente sus objetivos.

積極的に目標を追求する。

적극적으로 목표를 추구하는.

Examples

She's a real go-getter.
她真是个拼命三郎
es una persona muy emprendedora
彼女は本当にやり手だ
그녀는 정말 추진력 있는 사람이야.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡəʊ ɡetər/

Usage Guide

Context: ambition

Tone: positive

✓ Do Say

A real go-getter
真正的拼命三郎
una persona emprendedora
本当のやり手
진짜 추진력 있는 사람

✗ Don't Say

American
美式英语表达
Expresión estadounidense
アメリカ英語の表現
미국식 표현

Common Mistakes

Always positive

Origin & History

American slang from 1920s.

Cultural Context

Era: 1920s American

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Business culture

Regional notes: American origin.

Variations

Go-getter