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luck

luck [ luk ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. good fortune: success that seems to happen by chance
a stroke of luck

2. chance: the arbitrary distribution of events or outcomes
a game of luck

3. event determined by chance: something that seems to happen by chance rather than as a logical consequence
bad luck

4. fortunate or unfortunate event: something fortunate or unfortunate that happens to somebody, or a series of such events
Just my luck!

5. something bearing luck: an event, action, or object regarded as bringing good or bad luck
It's said to be bad luck to walk under ladders.

[15th century. Probably < Low German luk]

push your luck to test how far you can go before running out of good fortune

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