Fluke
Noun
Definition: A stroke of luck or an unexpected fortunate occurrence.
Definition: The fluke of a whale or other large marine animal.
Synonyms: Stroke of luck, Lucky break, Chance, Serendipity
Antonyms: Misfortune, Bad luck
- Winning the lottery was a complete fluke for him.
- The whale's tail fluke was visible above the water.
- Think of "fluke" as a stroke of luck or a fortunate accident.
- Remember the image of a whale's tail fluke for the second definition.
Etymology:
The word "fluke" originated in the late 16th century and is of uncertain origin.
Historical Usage:Initially, "fluke" was used in the context of a chance or accidental occurrence. Later, it also gained a specific meaning related to the tail of a whale or other marine animals.
Related Idioms:
Explanation:
"Fluke" and "flook" are variants of the same word and have the same meaning. However, "fluke" is the more widely accepted and recognized spelling.
Misconceptions:
Confusing "fluke" with "flook."
Explanation:"Fluke" and "flook" are variants of the same word and have the same meaning. However, "fluke" is the more widely accepted and recognized spelling.