What does FLUKY mean?

Fluky

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definitions:

1. dependent on chance or luck; unpredictable
2. occurring by chance; accidental

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈfluːki/
• UK: /ˈflʌki/

Origin and Usage:

The word "fluky" originated in the early 19th century as a colloquialism in the US and UK. It is derived from the word "fluke," which means a chance occurrence or an accidental stroke of good luck. The word "fluky" is used to describe something that is dependent on chance or luck, and is often used in a negative context to describe a situation that is unpredictable or unreliable.

Synonyms: accidental, chance, coincidental, fortuitous, haphazard, random, unpredictable

Related Words: flake, flaky, flume, flung, flunk

Example Sentences:

1. The outcome of the game was fluky and unpredictable.
2. Her success was not due to hard work, but rather to a fluky turn of events.
3. The weather was fluky, with sudden changes in temperature and wind direction.