English · Phrasal verb Attested

fluke out

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To lose or fail due to a fluke; to deserve to win or succeed but instead lose due to a fluke, especially a last-minute or unpredictable fluke.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Mất hoặc thất bại do may mắn; xứng đáng thắng hoặc thành công nhưng thay vào đó mất do may mắn

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “fluke out” mean?

To lose or fail due to a fluke; to deserve to win or succeed but instead lose due to a fluke, especially a last-minute or unpredictable fluke.

Is “fluke out” formal or informal?

fluke out is generally informal.

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