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hard–luck
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hard–luck
(adjective)
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hard–luck
/
ˈ
hɑɚdˌlʌk/
adjective
hard–luck
/
ˈ
hɑɚdˌlʌk/
adjective
Learner's definition of HARD–LUCK
always used before a noun
1
:
of or relating to bad luck
a
hard-luck
story
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chiefly US
:
experiencing or having bad luck
He was the
hard-luck
[=
unlucky
] loser of last night's match.
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