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
Charlotte LibermanExamples of flaky in a Sentence
Adjective (1)
a tender but flaky crust on the pastry
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Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 May 2025
This flaky, juicy, nutrient-dense take on the delicious dessert.
—Dana Leigh Smith, SELF, 27 May 2025
Doubling up on piecrusts results in stronger, flakier crust with a surprising savory center.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
Lewis will share her secret to a flaky crust and perfect filling.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
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Adjective
Yes Standard size: 2.7 oz Pros: Leaves the skin plump and deeply hydrated, offers a dewy base for makeup, a must for treating dry, flaky skin
Cons: Nothing of note
After a deeply nourishing balm to lock in the moisture overnight?
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 May 2025
This flaky, juicy, nutrient-dense take on the delicious dessert.
—Dana Leigh Smith, SELF, 27 May 2025
Doubling up on piecrusts results in stronger, flakier crust with a surprising savory center.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
Lewis will share her secret to a flaky crust and perfect filling.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
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“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flaky. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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