Fluky: meaning, definitions and examples
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fluky
[ fluːki ]
chance occurrence
The term 'fluky' refers to something that happens by chance, often in an unexpected or improbable way. It suggests that the outcome is largely due to luck rather than skill or planning. Fluky events can often be surprising, and they may not repeat consistently. This word is commonly used to denote situations where success or failure seems random or fortuitous.
Synonyms
accidental, chance, lucky, random
Examples of usage
- His victory in the race was purely fluky.
- She had a fluky encounter with a celebrity.
- Their win felt fluky despite their preparation.
Translations
Translations of the word "fluky" in other languages:
🇵🇹 acidental
🇮🇳 संयोग से
🇩🇪 glücklich
🇮🇩 kebetulan
🇺🇦 випадковий
🇵🇱 przypadkowy
🇯🇵 運のいい
🇫🇷 aléatoire
🇪🇸 fortuito
🇹🇷 şans eseri
🇰🇷 우연한
🇸🇦 عشوائي
🇨🇿 náhodný
🇸🇰 náhodný
🇨🇳 偶然的
🇸🇮 naključen
🇮🇸 tilviljunarkenndur
🇰🇿 кездейсоқ
🇬🇪 შემთხვევითი
🇦🇿 təsadüfi
🇲🇽 fortuito
Etymology
The word 'fluky' originated in the early 20th century in American English, deriving from the noun 'fluke', which itself has roots in several other languages. The noun 'fluke' can refer to either a flatfish or to a fortunate event, but the use of 'fluky' as an adjective to describe something based on chance emphasizes the latter usage. 'Fluke' in a broader context has connections to the Old Norse word 'flúka', meaning 'to float', which carries the connotation of accidental drift or happenstance. Over time, 'fluky' has come to be associated with events that occur unexpectedly, reinforcing its meaning as something that results from luck rather than deliberate action or regularity.