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fluke1

Pronunciation: /fluːk/
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Definition of fluke

noun

  • an unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck:their victory was a bit of a fluke

verb

[with object]
  • achieve (something) by luck rather than skill.

Origin:

mid 19th century (originally a term in games such as billiards denoting a lucky stroke): perhaps a dialect word

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