Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Taking things easy; carefree.
from The Century Dictionary.
- In any way one pleases; just as may happen; every man for himself.
- Easygoing; taking things as they come, or haphazard.
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- adjective
carefree oruntroubled
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective cheerfully irresponsible
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Examples
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He has a great personality, best described as happy-go-lucky.
Cake Boss Buddy Valastro 2010
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Sabathia is universally beloved, but is seen as a happy-go-lucky friend to all, not a whip-cracker.
Leadership Void Looms in the Bronx Daniel Barbarisi 2011
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I would describe it as sort of a relaxed, happy-go-lucky state of mind ... pretty much how you feel when you've had just the right amount to drink, although you don't have to drink to "get in the mood."
Weekend drinking 2009
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So for this one I really wanted a high school setting to go along with this happy-go-lucky pop song.
'Final Destination 5' Star Miles Fisher Talks 'Saved By The Bell' Viral Parody 2011
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I would describe it as sort of a relaxed, happy-go-lucky state of mind ... pretty much how you feel when you've had just the right amount to drink, although you don't have to drink to "get in the mood."
Weekend drinking 2009
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There was never any chance she'd give the happy-go-lucky energy conservationist a do-over, but does it really matter when his ulterior motive is as clear as the Fijian water: to be the next Bachelor.
Top Moments: True Blood's Fated Kiss, Andy Cohen's Meltdown and Mariah's QVC Moments 2011
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A great deal of what passes for flyfishing media these days seems more related to a happy-go-lucky angling lifestyle than to genuine technical progress.
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When the marimba that lent a happy-go-lucky touch to the earlier cues for George returns in a darker setting, it's a bitter reminder of better days.
Echoes From a Silent Era Jim Fusilli 2011
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I would describe it as sort of a relaxed, happy-go-lucky state of mind ... pretty much how you feel when you've had just the right amount to drink, although you don't have to drink to "get in the mood."
Weekend drinking 2009
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I would describe it as sort of a relaxed, happy-go-lucky state of mind ... pretty much how you feel when you've had just the right amount to drink, although you don't have to drink to "get in the mood."
Weekend drinking 2009
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