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happy–go–lucky
adjective hap·py–go–lucky \ˌha-pē-gō-ˈlə-kē\
: not worried about anything
Full Definition of HAPPY-GO-LUCKY
: blithely unconcerned : carefree
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First Known Use of HAPPY-GO-LUCKY
1856
Related to HAPPY-GO-LUCKY
- Synonyms
- affable, breezy, devil-may-care, happy-go-lucky, laid-back, low-pressure, mellow
- Antonyms
- high-strung, uptight
HAPPY-GO-LUCKY Defined for Kids
happy–go–lucky
adjective hap·py–go–lucky \ˌha-pē-gō-ˈlə-kē\
Definition of HAPPY-GO-LUCKY for Kids
: free from care
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