Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

susan lucci

/ˌsuːzən ˈluːt͡ʃi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.23 in modern English

Syllables: su-san luc-ci
IPA: /ˌsuːzən ˈluːt͡ʃi/

14

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Someone who continuously competes but (seemingly) never wins the competition.

Informal

Example Sentences

"I'm more likely to end up a Susan Lucci of the race world: deserving and tenacious, but waiting for years before I can claim a victory."

Etymology

After the American television actress Susan Lucci, who was nominated for an Emmy Award eighteen times before she finally won one.

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

Susan Luccis (plural)

Phrases

always a bridesmaid, never a bride

Frequently Paired Words

always a bridesmaid, never a bride

Questions

How do you pronounce susan lucci?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌsuːzən ˈluːt͡ʃi/.
What does susan lucci mean?: Someone who continuously competes but (seemingly) never wins the competition.
Where does susan lucci come from?: After the American television actress Susan Lucci, who was nominated for an Emmy Award eighteen times before she finally won one.

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