Lucky dog Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫəki/ /ˈdɔɡ
LUH-kee dawg
lˈʌki/ /dˈɒɡ
LUH-kee dog
Definition
A casual or joking way to call someone very lucky, especially when they get something good or avoid something bad.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, often used in friendly teasing. Refers to people, never actual dogs. Used after someone gets a big benefit or escapes trouble—e.g., winning a prize or getting a vacation. Sometimes said with a bit of envy, but not mean-spirited.
Spanish: suertudo - afortunado (informal)Portuguese (BR): sortudo (expressão informal)Portuguese (PT): sortudo (expressão informal)Chinese (Simplified): 幸运儿Chinese (Traditional): 幸運兒Hindi: भाग्यशाली व्यक्ति (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: محظوظ (تعبير غير رسمي)Bengali: ভাগ্যবান লোক - ভাগ্যবান ব্যাটাRussian: счастливчикJapanese: ラッキーなやつ - 幸運な奴Vietnamese: người may mắnKorean: 행운아Turkish: şanslı adam - şanslı kişiUrdu: خوش قسمت بندہIndonesian: orang beruntung
Example Sentences
You won the contest? Lucky dog!
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He found $100 on the street. What a lucky dog!
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She got tickets to the concert, that lucky dog.
basic
"You got the day off AND a bonus? Man, you’re a lucky dog today."
natural
Look at that lucky dog—front row seats! How did he pull that off?
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They just called his name in the raffle—lucky dog strikes again!
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