Biz Idiom of the Day- "quick buck" quick buck Definition: Fast and easy profit; money made in a short period of time. Example: 1) He doesn't care about you -- all he wants is to make a quick buck. 2) Are you interested in making a long-term investment or in turning a quick buck? Etymology: 'Quick' means fast, and 'buck' is slang for a dollar bill. Synonyms: easy money http://www.peakenglish.com/slang/dailybiz.jsp