Definition

In a way that happens by chance or luck, often unexpectedly.

Example

She flukily won the lottery on her first try.

Conversation

I can’t believe I won that game last night!

Right? It seemed like you played flukily in the final round.

Totally! I was just hoping for the best and it worked out.

Sometimes luck really does play a big part in winning.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flukily → The word 'flukily' is derived from 'fluke' (from Old English *flocca*, meaning a flatfish or a stroke of luck) combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly' (meaning in a manner of). Thus, 'flukily' means in a manner that is lucky or by chance.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'stroke of luck' ('fluke') happening 'in a manner' ('-ly') — that's how you remember that 'flukily' means something occurring by chance.

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