- To succeed in finding someone willing to have sex, often implying a casual encounter.
- It frames the sexual encounter as a fortunate or successful outcome of an attempt to find a partner.
Explanation
Origin
- Comes from the idea of luck or good fortune being involved in achieving a desired outcome, in this case, finding a sexual partner.
- Often used from a male perspective, implying effort was put into finding a willing partner.
Synonyms & Related Expressions
Alternatives
Slang/Informal:
- Scored
- Pulled (UK)
- Hooked up
- Got some action
- Found someone
Vulgar/Emphatic:
- Got laid
- Got a piece of ass (very crude)
Milder/More Neutral:
- Met someone
- Had a successful night
- Things went well
Situational Appropriateness
- Highly informal, typically used among close friends.
- Inappropriate in formal, professional, or polite company.
- Can be seen as objectifying or crass depending on the context and listener.
Misunderstanding Warnings
- Could theoretically be misunderstood as having good fortune in gambling or another non-sexual context, but the context usually makes the meaning clear.
Examples
- Did you get lucky last night?
- He went to the club hoping to get lucky.
- She wasn't looking for anything serious, just hoping to get lucky.
Dialogue
Jake: How was the party last night?
Leo: It was great! Met someone interesting.
Jake: Oh yeah? Did you... get lucky?
Leo: Haha, maybe. Let's just say I didn't come home alone.
Social Media Examples
- Banter tweet: Going out tonight with the squad, wish me luck... hoping to get lucky! 😉 #partynight #singlelife
- Forum comment: Tried all the dating apps, still can't seem to get lucky. Any tips?
- Meme caption: [Picture of someone looking hopeful] Me heading out on Friday night hoping to get lucky.
Response Patterns
- To the question Did you get lucky?: Yeah, I did., Nah, no luck., Maybe... (coyly), None of your business.
- Often met with a knowing smile, a wink, or laughter among friends.
Common Follow-up Questions/Actions
- Who was it?
- Tell me all about it!
- Was it good?
- A congratulatory slap on the back (among some groups).
Conversation Starter
- No. Usually asked between friends, often the morning after a night out or social event.
Intonation
- Often asked with a slightly suggestive or playful tone, sometimes with a rising intonation on lucky. Did you get LUCKY?
- Can also be stated matter-of-factly.
Generation Differences
- More common among younger adults and middle-aged groups, particularly men, though understood widely.
Regional Variations
- Common in North American English.
- Similar concepts exist elsewhere, e.g., pull in the UK.