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Word of the Day – Fluke

By August 20, 2025Word of the Day

Fluke (noun)

flewk

An accidental advantage or stroke of luck. The part of the anchor that catches in the ground.

First recorded in 1855–60; of obscure origin; compare English dialect fluke “a guess”

Example sentences

“Everyone now thought he was a skilled footballer, but in truth the goal was just a fluke.”

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