Flukey: meaning, definitions and examples
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flukey
[ หfluหki ]
luck-based
The term 'flukey' refers to something that is unexpected and often caused by chance. It describes events or outcomes that are fortunate yet random, suggesting a degree of luck was involved.
Synonyms
accidental, chance, fortuitous, random
Examples of usage
- Her flukey victory surprised everyone.
- I had a flukey experience that led to finding a rare coin.
- His flukey talent for singing was discovered by accident.
Translations
Translations of the word "flukey" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sorte
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคญเคพเคเฅเคฏเคถเคพเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช glรผcklich
๐ฎ๐ฉ beruntung
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะดะฐะปะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ szczฤลliwy
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใ่ฏใ
๐ซ๐ท chanceux
๐ช๐ธ afortunado
๐น๐ท ลanslฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด์ด ์ข์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุญุธูุธ
๐จ๐ฟ ลกลฅastnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกลฅastnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟๆฐๅฅฝ็
๐ธ๐ฎ sreฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ heppinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐาะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลanslฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ afortunado
Etymology
The word 'flukey' originates from the noun 'fluke', which refers to an accidental stroke of good luck or an unexpected event. The term can be traced back to the mid-20th century and is often associated with gambling or games of chance, where outcomes can be unpredictable and rely on fortune rather than skill. The variability in success and the role of chance in various activities contributed to the word's evolution. It is also linked to the term 'fluke', denoting a flatfish, which metaphorically suggests something out of the ordinary, as a fluke is not the usual type of catch. In modern usage, 'flukey' often describes fortunate events that lead to positive outcomes, usually with an implication that they are unlikely to occur again.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,103, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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