fluky

[ floo-kee ]

adjective

, fluk·i·er, fluk·i·est.

1. obtained by chance rather than skill.
2. uncertain, as a wind.

fluky

/ ˈfluːkɪ /

adjective

1. done or gained by an accident, esp a lucky one
2. variable; uncertain

   fluky weather

Derived Forms

• ˈflukiness, noun

Other Words From

• fluki·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fluky¹

First recorded in 1865–70; fluke ² + -y ¹( def )

Example Sentences

It was a fluky injury on a routine fast break during a lopsided game, yet another round of the terrible luck that has marked Durant’s tenure in Brooklyn.

From Washington Post

The Cardinals, meanwhile, are proving there’s nothing fluky about their 6-0 start.

From Washington Post

The Saints have had some fluky playoff exits in the past few years, and while this wasn’t one of them, it feels like Brees should perhaps have more than one Super Bowl ring by this point.

From FiveThirtyEight

I went to school in the Murray Ranges, and carried salt to fluky sheep.

From Project Gutenberg

We got under way soon after breakfast, but the wind was fluky and we drifted rather than sailed.

From Project Gutenberg

He survived an over from de Freece, and hit a fast change bowler who had been put on at the other end for a couple of fluky fours.

From Project Gutenberg