"Susan Lucci" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌsuːzən ˈluːt͡ʃi/ Forms: Susan Luccis [plural]
Etymology: After the American television actress Susan Lucci, who was nominated for an Emmy Award 18 times before she finally won one. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Susan Lucci (plural Susan Luccis)
  1. Someone who continuously competes but (seemingly) never wins the competition. Wikipedia link: Susan Lucci Related terms: always a bridesmaid, never a bride
    Sense id: en-Susan_Lucci-en-noun-Hyf8a~IX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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