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lucky

UK/ˈlʊki/ US/ˈlʌki/ very common

adjective

1.

blessed with good fortune

  • “considered himself lucky that the tornado missed his house”
  • “a lucky guess”
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2.

having or bringing good fortune

  • “my lucky day”
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3.

tending to favor or bring good luck

  • “miracles are auspicious accidents”
  • “encouraging omens”
  • “a favorable time to ask for a raise”
  • “lucky stars”
  • “a prosperous moment to make a decision”
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Origin

From Middle English lukky, equivalent to luck + -y. Cognate with Scots lucky (“lucky”), West Frisian lokkich (“lucky, fortunate”), Dutch gelukkig (“lucky, fortunate, happy”). Compare also Danish lykkelig (“happy”), Swedish lycklig (“happy, lucky”), German glücklich (“happy”), Saterland Frisian glukkelk (“happy”).

Phrases

  • cut one's lucky
  • get lucky
  • lucky bag
  • lucky bamboo
  • lucky break
  • lucky charm
  • lucky clover
  • Lucky Country

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