happy-go-lucky
|hap-py-go-luck-y|
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/ˌhæpi ɡoʊ ˈlʌki/
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/ˌhæpi ɡəʊ ˈlʌki/
carefree attitude
Etymology
The term 'happy-go-lucky' is believed to have originated in the 19th century, combining 'happy' and 'go-lucky' to describe someone who is cheerful and unconcerned about the future.
The phrase 'happy-go-lucky' evolved from the combination of 'happy' and 'go-lucky,' which were used separately to describe cheerful and fortunate individuals.
Initially, it described someone who was fortunate and cheerful, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
carefree and unconcerned about the future.
He's always been a happy-go-lucky person, never worrying about what tomorrow might bring.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41