lucked

Meanings

• Verb

  To have luck or fortune on one's side; to succeed unexpectedly.

  - "He lucked out and found a hundred-dollar bill on the street."
  - "Despite her lack of experience, she lucked into a high-paying job."

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Variants

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luck , lucked , lucking , lucks , luck into , lucked into , lucking into , lucks into , luck out , lucked out , lucking out , lucks out

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Etymology

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From the verb 'luck' meaning 'to have good fortune'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'luck' is derived from the Old English word 'luccan', meaning 'to turn' or 'to look back'. It is believed that the word may have evolved to mean 'good fortune' due to the idea that looking back at one's past can bring about good luck.

2. In many cultures, it is considered good luck to find a penny or a four-leaf clover. In some cases, it is also considered good luck to find a horseshoe, a rabbit's foot, or a wishbone.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fortune: A concept closely related to 'luck' that refers to the favorable or unfavorable circumstances that befall an individual or group.

2. Chance: Another related concept that refers to the probability or likelihood of an event occurring.

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Culture

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The term 'luck' and its derivatives have been used extensively in various forms of literature and art to describe fortune, chance, and good luck. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', the character Macbeth is famously quoted as saying, 'I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition, which has no other relish than to be more than others.' Here, Macbeth expresses his desire to 'luck' or have more than others, which ultimately leads him to commit murder and bring about his downfall.

How to Memorize "lucked"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition word: 'Lucky People Enjoy Fortune'.

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