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 Fears of a Democratic shutout in June’s top-two primary and a fluky Republican being elected — which were always overwrought — have faded dramatically. — Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026 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 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
  • Even among those lucky enough to have a job, a significant portion of the generation wants to ditch their current employers for greener pastures.
    — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
  • So that was something that Mike really strived to capture in this film, and lucky for us, the elements really helped in that way.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of lucky
Adjective
  • Healthcare workers will often wear personal protective equipment, such as an N95 mask, or even a full body suit in case of accidental exposure.
    — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026
  • His death at 33 was ruled accidental, but rumors persist drugs played a role.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of accidental
Adjective
  • Macaronis are happy in warmer water and have a more varied diet, so are not as reliant on the diminishing krill.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
  • And the retroactive nature of the proposal raises potential constitutional questions that some rich folks would be only too happy to test in court.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of happy
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  • Stubborn inflation, blowback from White House trade policies, and a formidable Democratic challenger in megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton have combined to turn ruby-red Kansas into an unexpected Senate battleground.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Mandatory statewide caps on property taxes would tie the hands of local governments to deal with the rapid growth and address unexpected emergencies.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of unexpected
Adjective
  • Sweden was fortunate to have lots of hydropower and an established base of nuclear reactors.
    — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The truck rolled one and a half times and fell two hundred and thirty feet; the driver was fortunate to survive with minor injuries.
    — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of fortunate

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“Fluky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluky. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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