Happy-go-lucky (Adjective)
Meaning
Cheerfully irresponsible; "carefree with his money"; "freewheeling urban youths"; "had a harum-scarum youth".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- My friend is a happy-go-lucky traveler who always seems to find the best deals and have the most fun on a shoestring budget.
- Despite being a successful businessman, John had a happy-go-lucky attitude towards his spending and often splurged on frivolous accessories.
- The happy-go-lucky vibe of the city's arts scene was infectious, making everyone feel carefree and creative.
- As a happy-go-lucky college student, Alex spent more time playing video games and going to parties than studying, but somehow still managed to graduate.
- After years of struggling to make ends meet, Sarah adopted a happy-go-lucky attitude and started taking risks, which surprisingly led to a successful career as an entrepreneur.