A fluke is an unexpected or accidental event, discovery, or piece of good luck. It can also refer to a fish with a flat head and a large tail fin, such as the common dolphin or the Atlantic flounder.
Usage examples
The victory of the underdog team was not expected; it was a fluke.
The new product's immediate success was not due to meticulous planning but a fortunate fluke.
She thought winning the lottery was a fluke, as she had never won anything before.
The elaborate plan to catch the criminal failed unexpectedly, but the detective had a stroke of fluke luck that led to his arrest.
The collision between the two cars was purely a fluke; neither driver was at fault.
Although she had little experience in cooking, her dish turned out to be amazing due to a lucky fluke.
Winning the raffle was a complete fluke for him since he rarely participates in such events.
The artist's first exhibition was a hit. It seemed to be a fluke, but his subsequent shows were equally successful.
The singer's viral video was a fluke; she never anticipated it would garner millions of views.
The home run hit by the rookie baseball player was not only unexpected but also considered a fluke by many.