Examples of happy-go-lucky in a Sentence
he is completely happy-go-lucky on fishing trips—if he catches something, fine; if he doesn't, that's fine, too
went on her happy-go-lucky way, totally unaware that she was strewing litter behind her
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In the 1986 John Hughes film, Broderick portrayed Ferris Bueller, a happy-go-lucky high schooler who decides to take the day off, and magically has everything go his way.
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Dan Heching, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
Counter to her brother, Maxine is the outspoken, happy-go-lucky, popular girl who masks her loneliness and sorrow.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Nolan was a typical happy-go-lucky 13-year-old, according to Petty.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2025
Pit bull terrier Age: 4 years old Looking for a happy-go-lucky, playful pup with a heart of gold?
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
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Dan Heching, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
Counter to her brother, Maxine is the outspoken, happy-go-lucky, popular girl who masks her loneliness and sorrow.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Nolan was a typical happy-go-lucky 13-year-old, according to Petty.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2025
Pit bull terrier Age: 4 years old Looking for a happy-go-lucky, playful pup with a heart of gold?
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for happy-go-lucky
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“Happy-go-lucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/happy-go-lucky. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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