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lucky Listen to audio/ˈlʌki/ adjective
luck·i·er; luck·i·est
1 : having good luck : fortunate
We're lucky that things turned out as well as they did. You're lucky to have a choice. = You're lucky that you have a choice. I feel lucky to be alive. I count/consider myself lucky to know you. Aren't you the lucky one! [=you are a lucky person] I managed to get a ticket! Lucky you! They were all sold out by the time I got there. Tickets were available only for the lucky few. The lucky winner will be given a brand new car. I know you'll enjoy the show if you're lucky enough to get a ticket. Congratulations on getting the job, you lucky dog/devil. (chiefly US) He's a lucky stiff. [=he's very lucky] He was always lucky in love. [=he was always lucky in his romantic relationships]
2 : producing a good result by chance : resulting from good luck
He scored a goal on a lucky shot. Their meeting was a lucky accident. We got a lucky break. It was a lucky coincidence that we were both there at the same time. a lucky find/guess It's lucky for us that the weather is so good. = We're lucky that the weather is so good. a lucky coin/charm This must be your lucky day. [=a day when something good happens because of good luck] You should thank your lucky stars [=you should be very grateful] that you have a friend like her.
get lucky
1 : to have good luck : to succeed because of good luck
We thought all the tickets might have already been sold, but we got lucky—there were still a few left when we arrived.
2 informal : to succeed in finding or getting someone to have sex with you
He's hoping to get lucky tonight.
third time luckysee 1third
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