happy-go-lucky
Example Sentences
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Next to the happy-go-lucky Harry, William always came off as the earnest, somewhat colder older brother who seemed to march solemnly toward the inevitable fate of being burdened by the crown.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
“A happy-go-lucky young man, neurodivergent — it practically described Aidan,” Katy says in a later interview.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025
Mazino describes Jesse as “a pretty happy-go-lucky guy” in the earlier episodes of the season, as well as “a bit of a Boy Scout.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2025
"As a child, she was a happy-go-lucky little girl. She loved to do things especially if it was something she could win at. She'd try anything."
From BBC • Aug. 23, 2024
Jimmy pretended to be this happy-go-lucky guy, playing around with the bartenders and waitresses.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
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