get-rich-quick

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get-rich-quick

(used as a modifier before a noun) Of or characterized by generating a large sum of money quickly and (typically) without requiring much effort or energy. Jenny's always coming up with some get-rich-quick scheme to lift us out of this dinky little town. Always be wary of anyone who tries to sell you some get-rich-quick idea—usually the only person getting rich is the salesman.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Gioele	jo-EL-e	Italian
Helena	he-LE-nah (German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Polish), hay-LAY-nah (Dutch), HE-le-nah (Finnish)	German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, Portuguese, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Finnish, Es
Goodson	['gudsn]
Roma (1)	-	Russian
Rayen	-	Native American, Mapuche, Spanish (Latin American)
Abram (2)	-	Russian, Georgian