Flukier

/ˈfluːkiər/ adjective

Definition

More dependent on luck or chance; more likely to have happened by accident rather than skill.

Etymology

Comparative form of fluky, from fluke (a lucky accident), possibly from fluke the flatfish (unpredictable), or from flukes (whale tail parts that seem random). The -er suffix makes it comparative.

Kelly Says

Fluke originally referred to the flatfish, then evolved to mean luck because these fish were caught unexpectedly—so calling something 'fluky' was like saying it arrived as randomly as a flatfish!

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.