happy-go-lucky

adjective

hap·​py-go-lucky ˌha-pē-gō-ˈlə-kē 

: blithely unconcerned : carefree

Synonyms of happy-go-lucky

• unaffected
• mellow
• casual
• nonchalant
• easygoing
• affable
• familiar
• informal
• flexible
• breezy
• low-pressure
• laid-back

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The duo wants to be there for the good, the bad, and the questionably smelly while sprinkling some happy-go-lucky magic over all of it. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

And new blood, along with talent and a happy-go-lucky personality for a team that probably feels pretty beaten down. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

Friends and relatives of Joey described him as a polite, happy-go-lucky kid who would strike up a conversation with anyone. — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026

Although service is not quite polished, the happy-go-lucky Dutch-Caribbean staff are refreshingly devoid of attitude. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for happy-go-lucky

• bucky
• lucky
• mucky
• plucky
• unlucky

Kids Definition

happy-go-lucky

adjective

hap·​py-go-lucky

ˌhap-ē-gō-ˈlək-ē

: cheerfully unconcerned : carefree