winner winner

One who triumphs

Winner winner is the first half of "winner winner, chicken dinner," a celebratory exclamation upon success or good fortune.

Often used alone as shorthand, it expresses excitement about winning or getting lucky: Winner winner! I got the last ticket.

The phrase originated in gambling contexts but now celebrates any small victory.

Related

gold · first · triumph · prize · grand prize · chicken dinner · chicken · dinner · jackpot · take home · success · victory lap · medal · crowned · celebrate · podium · glory · undefeated

Opposites
competition outcome

winner winnerloser

Defeated competitor

also-ran · runner-up · defeated · vanquished · last place

success and achievement

winner winnerfailure

Lack of success

loser · flop · washout · bust · underachiever

social status and perception

winner winnerloser

Defeated competitor

nobody · reject · bottom-dweller · zero · underdog

Family

winner, win, wins, won, winning, winnable, winnings, unwinnable

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G