variants
or less commonly flakey
flakier; flakiest
flakier; flakiest
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informal
: not reliable in performance or behavior : undependable
a flaky mechanism
You'll want to make sure that all the technology tools you need to effectively and efficiently serve clients are in full working order and that you won't need to worry about wasting time and money fixing broken hardware or flaky software.—
Henry B. Chace
Henry B. Chace… digital crutches trump face-to-face talking (even phone calls), encouraging people to be flaky and evasive …—Charlotte Liberman
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Examples of flaky in a Sentence
Adjective (1)
a tender but flaky crust on the pastry
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
Editor's tip: If your skin feels flaky or dull, pair it with the StriVectin Crepe Control Exfoliating Body Scrub during your shower routine for an extra boost.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
While the winter months tend to cause similar damage—flaky skin, brittle strands, itchy scalps, and the like—a drought can require more extensive treatment to bring such troubles to heel.
—Taylore Glynn, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
Layer on generously before bedtime to find flaky, parched lips replaced by smooth, soft, plump pout come morning.
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Adjective
Finishing the cookies with flaky salt really ties everything together, creating the perfect balance between salty and sweet.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
Editor's tip: If your skin feels flaky or dull, pair it with the StriVectin Crepe Control Exfoliating Body Scrub during your shower routine for an extra boost.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
While the winter months tend to cause similar damage—flaky skin, brittle strands, itchy scalps, and the like—a drought can require more extensive treatment to bring such troubles to heel.
—Taylore Glynn, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
Layer on generously before bedtime to find flaky, parched lips replaced by smooth, soft, plump pout come morning.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flaky. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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