Flukiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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flukiest

 

[ ˈfluːkiəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

luck-based

The term 'flukiest' refers to being characterized by or resulting from a fluke, which is an unexpected or unlikely event, often implying a stroke of luck. It describes situations where success or a favorable outcome is achieved due to chance rather than skill or planning.

Synonyms

chance, fortuitous, luckiest, random, serendipitous.

Examples of usage

  • She scored the flukiest goal in the game.
  • His victory in the lottery was the flukiest surprise.
  • They had the flukiest weather during their vacation.

Translations

Translations of the word "flukiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais sortudo

🇮🇳 सबसे भाग्यशाली

🇩🇪 der glücklichste

🇮🇩 paling beruntung

🇺🇦 найвезучіший

🇵🇱 najszczęśliwszy

🇯🇵 最も運が良い

🇫🇷 le plus chanceux

🇪🇸 el más afortunado

🇹🇷 en şanslı

🇰🇷 가장 운이 좋은

🇸🇦 الأكثر حظًا

🇨🇿 nejšťastnější

🇸🇰 najšťastnejší

🇨🇳 最幸运的

🇸🇮 najbolj srečen

🇮🇸 sést heppni

🇰🇿 ең бақытты

🇬🇪 ყველაზე იღბლიანი

🇦🇿 ən şanslı

🇲🇽 el más afortunado

Etymology

The term 'flukiest' derives from the word 'fluke,' which has its origins in the mid-19th century. The word 'fluke' itself comes from the Old Norse word 'floke', meaning a lucky coincidence or an unexpected event. The adjective 'fluky' emerged to describe events influenced by luck. The comparative form 'flukiest' is a natural evolution of the language, emphasizing the extent of luck in a particular situation. In contemporary usage, 'flukiest' often describes scenarios, achievements, or moments that seem improbable or extraordinary due to sheer chance. This term is frequently used in sports, games of chance, or any event where outcomes appear to be left to fate rather than effort or skill.