lucky stiff
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Meaning · English
An exceptionally lucky person. Often carries connotations of jealousy or contempt.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Leslie Nourse the lucky stiff won a cup for playing golf and Steve Id rather have that guys luck than a lisense to steal.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lucky stiff” mean?
An exceptionally lucky person. Often carries connotations of jealousy or contempt.
Is “lucky stiff” formal or informal?
lucky stiff is generally dated, slang.