Elected

adj.

Heard in Galway

Lucky or fortunate, as though one has been chosen by fate.

In use

Hes elected that fella he won the lotto

Posh English

That fellow has clearly been smiled upon by providence after winning the lottery.

  • Awa'na'hackTo be fortunate or lucky.
  • FlukeyUncommonly lucky or fortunate, often describing an undeserved stroke of good fortune.
  • HauntedExtremely lucky or fortunate, often escaping disaster by the skin of one's teeth.
  • Jammie dodgerA lucky stroke or a fortunate escape, sometimes applied to a slippery character.
  • JammyA remarkably fortunate or lucky person, often accompanied by mild envy.
  • Jammy bastardLucky in an improbably fortunate or fluky way.