happy-go-lucky
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of happy-go-lucky
First recorded in 1665–75
Example Sentences
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Next to the happy-go-lucky Harry, William always came off as the earnest, somewhat colder older brother who seemed to march solemnly toward the inevitable fate of being burdened by the crown.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
Even the happy-go-lucky Joel has demons of doubt and past trauma.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2024
The core group includes the rebellious but highly competent Beckett Mariner, the over-eager and by-the-books Brad Boimler, the optimistic space pirate-turned-science enthusiast D’Vana Tendi and the happy-go-lucky engineering prodigy Sam Rutherford.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024
And despite having had 17 children, 33 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren between them since that first drink 56 years ago, the togetherness of this evergreen and happy-go-lucky group hasn't either.
From BBC • Oct. 19, 2024
Qendrim, the small Kosovar, would play center midfielder; Bienvenue, the happy-go-lucky Burundian, would direct the defense from the middle in back.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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