fluky

adjective

ˈflü-kē How to pronounce fluky (audio)
variants also flukey
Definition of flukynext
1
as in lucky
coming or happening by good luck especially unexpectedly a fluky coincidence that kept me safely at home when the blizzard hit

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2
as in accidental
happening by chance the fluky selection of consecutive numbers on consecutive days of the lottery

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Recent Examples of fluky Most notably, Miami’s unlikely run to the 2023 Finals featured some of the flukiest hot shooting in recent NBA history. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026 Of course, the flukey game-winner bounced off of him before taking a strange carom off the endboards, but that's hardly his fault. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026 Philadelphia responded behind Bump and Sanheim, but Letang's fluky score late in the second was the difference. — ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026 McDavid’s only goal was a somewhat fluky power-play tally that glanced off defenseman Pavel Mintyukov’s stick. — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fluky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluky
  1. lucky
  2. accidental
  3. happy
  4. unexpected
  5. fortunate
Adjective
  • The lucky numbers 4, 23, 31, 32, 57 and Powerball 23 were drawn Monday.
    — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Marylanders are feeling lucky ahead of a $1 billion Powerball drawing Wednesday.
    — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of lucky
Adjective
  • Driscoll and others involved in the mission worried that something far less dramatic could derail it, such as an accidental weapon discharge, an isolated confrontation with a protester or a guardsman caught on camera behaving poorly.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In these spaces, the risk of accidental contact with poison ivy is much higher.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of accidental
Adjective
  • The researchers scanned the brains of eight dogs — six border collies, a labrador and a golden retriever — while showing them images of strangers with either a happy or a neutral expression.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Yet the socialist ideal still beckons – the idea that the state, embodied either in one person or somehow in the masses, can make people richer or happier by controlling the engines of production.
    — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of happy
Adjective
  • Few inside and outside the Bernabeu doubt Mourinho will blow up at some point — most likely when his team suffer an unexpected defeat or are victims of a controversial refereeing decision.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • For now, Mike and I are enjoying these unexpected bonus days.
    — Kim Clark, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of unexpected
Adjective
  • Many other opposition figures in President Vladimir Putin’s Russia have been less fortunate.
    — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Postseason series wins are based on fortunate timing and randomness, with some small amount coming from talent advantages.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of fortunate

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“Fluky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluky. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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