Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

luck money

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.84 in modern English

Syllables: luck- -money
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A monetary gift given with the intention of bringing good fortune, prosperity, or blessings; common in various Asian traditions (such as in red envelopes during Lunar New Year or at weddings) and in Ireland, where it is a ceremonial token.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The first money taken of a market-day is still frequently spit on for good luck; and if silver, kept for luck-money, to be shown to the next new moon, and turned three times towards the person who shows it."

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

luck-money (alternative)

Phrases

luck penny lucky money

Frequently Paired Words

luck penny lucky money

Questions

What does luck money mean?: A monetary gift given with the intention of bringing good fortune, prosperity, or blessings; common in various Asian traditions (such as in red envelopes during Lunar New Year or at weddings) and in Ireland, where it is a ceremonial token.

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