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happy chance

noun

Simple meaning

An unexpected piece of good luck.

Pronunciation

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hapeechans

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈhæpiˈtʃæns

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Word Review

Definition

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noun

  1. An unexpected piece of good luck

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: An unexpected piece of good luck

Used this way, happy chance is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It suits reflective writing more than quick conversation.

Emotional tone
Positive
Formality
Slightly formal
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Fortunate or pleasantly unexpected
Usage feel
Reflective and slightly elevated

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