Definitions

go-getter

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

NOUN

eager beaver

Synonyms

STRONG

beaver doer dynamo fireball hustler pistol self-starter sharpy workhorse

WEAK

active person ambitious person ball of fire busy bee busy person hot shot live wire no slouch spark plug

Example Sentences

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So the games go on every Thursday at Smith Park in Pico Rivera, home of the Go-Getter softball league.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2025

In years past, one former Go-Getter used a walker to get to the field, swung a mean bat, and let a pinch-runner take over after she banged out a hit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2025

This one, The Go-Getter, has much more going on.

From The Guardian • Jan. 20, 2013

Go-Getter Democrat Lee Ackerman, 39, a Missouri-born real estate millionaire, is running a well-organized middle-of-the-road campaign against Republican Incumbent Paul Fannin, 53, wealthy Phoenix gas distributor.

From Time Magazine Archive

Last year there were no license applications, so Go-Getter Reddick advertised for new members.

From Time Magazine Archive

go-getter

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