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
  • Purdy’s lucky ending is the latest in a string of animal rescues to close on a high note.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • No one won the Mega Millions jackpot, but one lucky person in New Mexico won the $1 million Match 5 prize.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of lucky
Adjective
  • This included expert witnesses who said the child’s death was an accidental drowning brought on by a seizure and a jailhouse informant who recanted his trial testimony that Duncan had confessed to the crime.
    — Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In all three cases, authorities have appeared to suggest their deaths were accidental.
    — Ryan Young, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of accidental
Adjective
  • However, Heaika expects some things in return and isn’t happy to see Ejva fall for his cousin.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The question to ponder in sports today is whether speech functions as an act with a cost or as a renewable resource for an audience happy to waste time on slop.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of happy
Adjective
  • This move was not entirely unexpected, as Bezos hinted at the possibility during an interview with CNBC back in May.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Home insurance covers your home and belongings from unexpected events like fire, theft or natural disasters.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of unexpected
Adjective
  • The people featured in the 11th annual installment of this uplifting exercise help the less fortunate, tend to the environment, tempt our taste buds, help budding entrepreneurs thrive, minister to the downtrodden and more.
    — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Like other Muslims, Anjum has spent the last 30 days fasting from dawn to sunset, reflecting on her relationship with God and feeling compassion toward the less fortunate.
    — Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of fortunate

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“Fluky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluky. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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