Meaning & Definition of word "Fluke"

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.