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Definition of fluky

fluky

/ˈfluːki/
fluk · y
Adverb:flukily
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• adjective

1

Obtained, occurring, or resulting by chance or a stroke of luck rather than skill or planning.

Example

"The rookie scored a fluky goal when the ball deflected off the defender's boot."

2

Uncertain, changeable, and unpredictable in direction or strength (especially of wind or weather).

Example

"The regatta was delayed because of the fluky winds across the bay."

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• Rhymes for fluky

• Nearby Words

fluidness
fluish
fluke
fluky
flulike
flume
flummery

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century by adding the suffix -y to the noun fluke, which originally referred to a fortunate, accidental shot in billiards.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fluky. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fluky
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