hard-luck story

Noun

Meaning

hard-luck story (plural hard-luck stories)

A tale of one's misfortunes told to elicit sympathy.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Alternative names

hard luck story

Synonyms

sob story

Antonyms

funny story

Close letter words and terms

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