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fluk·y

also fluk·ey  (flo͞o′kē)
adj. fluk·i·er, fluk·i·est
1. Resulting from or depending on mere chance.
2. Constantly shifting; uncertain: a fluky wind.
[From fluke.]
fluk′i·ly adv.
fluk′i·ness n.
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flukily

(ˈfluːkɪlɪ)
adv
in a fluky way; by chance
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