Phrase guide

lucky star

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Something that appears to give a person luck.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From the ancient idea that stars affect human lives.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 幸運星 /幸运星 (xìngyùnxīng) — something that appears to give a person luck
  • Finnish: onnentähti — something that appears to give a person luck
  • French: bonne étoile — something that appears to give a person luck
  • Polish: coś, co przynosić szczęście — something that appears to give a person luck
  • Spanish: buena estrella — something that appears to give a person luck