"lucky stiff" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: lucky stiffs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} lucky stiff (plural lucky stiffs)
  1. (slang, dated) An exceptionally lucky person. Often carries connotations of jealousy or contempt. Tags: dated, slang Synonyms: lucky duck, lucky dog, lucky devil Translations (an exceptionally lucky person): hannuhanhi (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-lucky_stiff-en-noun-bmql0C1H Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Terms with Finnish translations

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