lucky stiff

English

Noun

lucky stiff (plural lucky stiffs)

1. (slang, dated) An exceptionally lucky person. Often carries connotations of jealousy or contempt.
   • 1915 July 29, “"Bill" Barse on "Book Week"”, in Geyer's Stationer: Devoted to the Interests of the Stationery, Fancy Goods and Notion Trades‎^[1], volume 59, number 1499, page 22:

     Leslie Nourse the lucky stiff won a cup for playing golf and Steve Id rather have that guys luck than a lisense to steal.

Synonyms

• lucky duck
• lucky dog
• lucky devil

Translations

an exceptionally lucky person

• Finnish: hannuhanhi