Meaning & use
fluke
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A lucky occurrence or accidental success that happens by chance rather than skill.
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Winning the lottery twice was surely a fluke.
His perfect shot was a fluke, not a sign of real skill.
A note on using this word
Usually implies the result was unlikely to be repeated; often used to downplay success as being due to chance rather than ability.
Words with a similar meaning
accidentstroke of luck
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