fluke

/fluːk/

Definitions

1. noun

an unexpected and fortunate event or occurrence; a rare or unusual event.

“She caught a big fish by pure fluke.”

2. verb

to catch or come upon something unexpectedly or by chance.

“He fluked the ball in a spectacular way.”

3. noun

the front or forward part of a fin, especially in a fish.

“The fluke of the fish was visible above the water.”

Synonyms

  • accident
  • chance
  • luck

Antonyms

  • intentional
  • planned