Definition of luck
(Entry 1 of 2)
luck
verb
lucked; lucking; lucks
Definition of luck (Entry 2 of 2)
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
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The first known use of luck was in the 15th century
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