How to Pronounce "quick buck"
expression
ˈkwɪk/ /ˈbək
KWIK BUHK
kwˈɪk/ /bˈʌk
kw-IK b-UK
Definition
Money earned quickly and easily, often with little effort, sometimes by taking advantage of a situation or in a way that isn't completely honest.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwɪk/ /ˈbək
British English
kwˈɪk/ /bˈʌk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWIK BUHK
UK
kw-IK b-UK
Listen in Context
He is always looking for a quick buck.
Some people will do anything for a quick buck.
She sold her old phone just to make a quick buck.
They set up pop-up shops during festivals just to get a quick buck.