Happy-go-lucky

/ˌˈhæpi ˈgoʊ ˌlʌki/

/hæpigəʊˈlʌki/

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Definitions of happy-go-lucky

adjective
cheerfully irresponsible

synonyms: carefree, devil-may-care, freewheeling, harum-scarum, slaphappy

irresponsible
showing lack of care for consequences

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