Meanings
nounlucky stiff (plural lucky stiffs)
plural lucky stiffs
- datedslangAn exceptionally lucky person. Often carries connotations of jealousy or contempt.
Leslie Nourse the lucky stiff won a cup for playing golf and Steve Id rather have that guys luck than a lisense to steal.
1915 July 29, “"Bill" Barse on "Book Week"”, in Geyer's Stationer: Devoted to the Interests of the Stationery, Fancy Goods and Notion Trades, volume 59, number 1499, page 22Synonyms: lucky duck, lucky dog, lucky devil
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAn exceptionally lucky person. Often carries connotations of jealousy or contempt.
Translations
Finnish hannuhanhi
- hannuhanhian exceptionally lucky person
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