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Fluke

🇬🇧 UK //fluːk// 🇺🇸 US //fluːk//

Meaning of Fluke

An unlikely event or a stroke of luck.

In simple words: A lucky chance or accident.

Fluke in a sentence

• Winning the lottery was just a complete fluke.
• He got the job by fluke, not because of his skills.
• Her success was a fluke that surprised everyone.
• I caught a fluke while fishing; it was a rare event.
• The game-winning goal was a fluke, nobody expected it.

How to use Fluke

Often used informally to describe unexpected good fortune. Not suitable for formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Imagine a fish (fluke) getting caught by chance - a lucky accident.

Related words

Collocations with Fluke

• lucky fluke
• total fluke
• fluke event

Synonyms for Fluke

• coincidence
• accident
• chance
• fortunate incident

Common mistakes with Fluke

• Confusing with 'flukes' in anatomy.
• Using as a verb instead of a noun.
• Mixing up with 'lucky' or 'chance' in contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Fluke

What does Fluke mean?

A lucky chance or accident.

What is the definition of Fluke?

An unlikely event or a stroke of luck.

How do you use Fluke in a sentence?

Winning the lottery was just a complete fluke.

Can you give another example of Fluke?

He got the job by fluke, not because of his skills.

What are synonyms for Fluke?

Common alternatives include coincidence, accident, chance, fortunate incident.

What words go with Fluke?

It commonly pairs with lucky fluke, total fluke, fluke event.

What are common mistakes when using Fluke?

Confusing with 'flukes' in anatomy. Using as a verb instead of a noun. Mixing up with 'lucky' or 'chance' in contexts.

How do you pronounce Fluke?

US: //fluːk//, UK: //fluːk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Fluke?

Often used informally to describe unexpected good fortune. Not suitable for formal writing.