Meaning & Definition of word "Fluke"
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Fluke
/fluːk/
noun:
- 1. An unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck.
- Example: Winning the lottery was a total fluke; I never expected to get lucky.
- 2. A flat, elongated blade or fin, especially in fish or whales.
- Example: The whale's tail fluke created a spectacular splash as it breached the surface.
- 3. A parasitic flatworm of the class Trematoda.
- Example: The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with a fluke infection after examining its stool.
verb:
- 1. To fish for or catch fish using a fluke.
- Example: They decided to fluke for flatfish along the sandy shore.
Etymology
Middle English fluke, from Old Norse flúka (flatfish).
Common Phrases and Expressions
fluke of luck:
An unlikely but fortunate occurrence.
catch a fluke:
To unexpectedly achieve something.
by a fluke:
By chance; unexpectedly.
Related Words
luck:
Success or failure apparently brought by chance.
accident:
An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly.
Slang Meanings of fluke
Meaning: A lucky or unexpected event.
Example Sentence: Getting that job was just a fluke.
Meaning: To achieve something without skill or intention.
Example Sentence: He fluked the exam.