Happy-Go-Lucky
Slang Term
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★☆ Common
Casual
Meaning: Carefree and cheerful
无忧无虑、开朗的
Despreocupado y alegre
のんきで陽気な
근심 없고 쾌활한
Lighthearted, doesn't stress.
轻松愉快，没有压力。
De carácter ligero, sin agobios.
気楽で、ストレスを感じない。
가벼운 마음으로 스트레스를 받지 않는.
Examples
- Always been happy-go-lucky. 一直都是无忧无虑的siempre ha sido despreocupadoいつものんきだ항상 낙천적이었다.
Pronunciation
/ˌhæpi ɡəʊ ˈlʌki/
Usage Guide
Context: personality
Tone: affectionate
✓ Do Say
- Happy-go-lucky attitude乐天派的态度actitud despreocupadaのんきな態度낙천적인 태도
✗ Don't Say
- Positive正面含义Positivoポジティブな意味긍정적인 표현
Common Mistakes
- Hyphenated
Origin & History
Accepting whatever luck brings.
Cultural Context
Era: 19th century
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Common expression
Regional notes: Universal.
Variations
Happy-go-lucky
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