lucky
1[ luhk-ee ]
/ ˈlʌk i /
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adjective, luck·i·er, luck·i·est.
SYNONYMS FOR lucky
1 blessed.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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OTHER WORDS FROM lucky
luck·i·ness, nounDefinition for lucky (2 of 2)
lucky2
or luck·ie
[ luhk-ee ]
/ ˈlʌk i /
noun, plural luck·ies.Scot.
a familiar name applied to an elderly woman, especially a grandmother; granny.
a familiar name applied to a woman, as one's wife or a barmaid.
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British Dictionary definitions for lucky
lucky
/ (ˈlʌkɪ) /
adjective luckier or luckiest
having or bringing good fortune
happening by chance, esp as desired
Derived forms of lucky
luckily, adverbluckiness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Idioms and Phrases with lucky
lucky
see born under a lucky star; strike it rich (lucky); thank one's lucky stars.
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