luck


2luck

verb

Definition of LUCK

intransitive verb
1
: to prosper or succeed especially through chance or good fortune —usually used with out <the hero lucks out and is able to escape>
2
: to come upon something desirable by chance —usually used with out, on, onto, or into <lucked into a wonderful opportunity>

First Known Use of LUCK

circa 1584

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