Lucking: meaning, definitions and examples
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lucking
[ ˈlʌkɪŋ ]
present participle
Lucking is a non-standard form that might refer to the act of attempting to gain good fortune or success by chance. It is often used informally to describe a situation where one is relying on luck rather than skill or planning. The more common form is 'to luck,' which implies a reliance on chance outcomes. The term may also suggest a casual or light-hearted approach to achieving goals or outcomes, often in a way that downplays effort.
Synonyms
chance, coming across, stumbling upon.
Examples of usage
- She was lucking into a win at the casino.
- They were lucking through life without a plan.
- I seem to be lucking my way through this exam.
- He is just lucking around, hoping for the best.
Translations
Translations of the word "lucking" in other languages:
🇵🇹 espreitando
🇮🇳 झाँकना
🇩🇪 lugen
🇮🇩 mengintip
🇺🇦 підглядання
🇵🇱 podglądanie
🇯🇵 覗く
🇫🇷 épier
🇪🇸 espiar
🇹🇷 gözlemek
🇰🇷 엿보다
🇸🇦 التجسس
🇨🇿 špehování
🇸🇰 špehovanie
🇨🇳 窥视
🇸🇮 vohledovanje
🇮🇸 kíkja
🇰🇿 құлақ салу
🇬🇪 ჩამონათვალება
🇦🇿 gözətmək
🇲🇽 espiar
Etymology
The term 'luck' originates from the Middle Dutch word 'luc,' which is related to the concept of fortune or chance. As the term evolved, it became associated with the idea of favorable circumstances or outcomes that occur seemingly by chance, without deliberate effort. The usage of 'lucking' as a gerund emphasizes the process of relying on luck rather than skill, and while it is less formal and somewhat unconventional, it reflects a cultural attitude towards fortune where unpredictability plays a significant role in life outcomes. The concept has pervaded language and culture, influencing everything from games of chance to colloquial expressions about success and failure.