How to Pronounce "lucky dip"
expression
ˈɫəki/ /ˈdɪp
LUH-kee DIP
lˈʌki/ /dˈɪp
LUH-kee DIP
Definition
A game or activity where people choose an item without knowing what it is, relying on luck. It can also refer to any situation where the outcome depends on chance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫəki/ /ˈdɪp
British English
lˈʌki/ /dˈɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUH-kee DIP
UK
LUH-kee DIP
Listen in Context
At the fair, the children loved the lucky dip.
You pick a toy from the lucky dip without looking.
Every prize in the lucky dip is a surprise.
Job hunting sometimes feels like a lucky dip—you never know what you'll get.