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noun Slang.
money made easily or quickly and sometimes unscrupulously: He speculated briefly in the commodities market in the hope of making a fast buck.
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Also called fast dollar.
Origin of fast buck
An Americanism dating back to 1945â50
OTHER WORDS FROM fast buck
fast-buck, adjectiveWords nearby fast buck
fastback, fastball, fast break, fast-breaking, fast-breeder reactor, fast buck, fast casual, fast-count, fast-cut, fast day, fasten
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fast buck
Money made quickly and easily and, often, dishonestly. For example, He's all right, but his partner is just out for a fast buck. This expression gave rise to fast-buck artist for an individual, especially a swindler, intent on making money quickly. [Slang; mid-1900s] Also see easy money.
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