lucky stiff en · NOUN
Meanings
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(dated, slang) An 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 22:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lucky stiffs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
lucky devil · lucky dog · lucky duck
Translations (1)
fi hannuhanhi (an exceptionally lucky person)