Describes events that are surprising because they occur by chance and can't be predicted. I didn't expect to win the lottery; it was such a fluky surprise!
Pro Tip 2/3
Lack of Control
Emphasizes that the outcome wasn't influenced or controlled by the person involved. Her fluky success at the game was due to sheer luck, not strategy.
Pro Tip 3/3
Neutral Tone
The word 'fluky' doesn't imply whether the chance outcome is good or bad. The weather turned fluky, with unexpected bursts of rain and then sunshine.