"lucky duck" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lucky ducks [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} lucky duck (plural lucky ducks)
  1. (informal) Someone with astounding good luck. Tags: informal Categories (topical): People Synonyms: lucky dog, lucky devil, lucky duckling

Inflected forms

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