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also flakey
as in crisp
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
a tender but flaky crust on the pastry
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Malaysian roti canai and Trinidadian buss up shut are both flaky, layered varieties similar to Taiwanese scallion pancakes.
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2025
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Just like my hair, my scalp is dry and, therefore, frequently flaky.
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Have a flaky, buttery croissant to fuel your productivity, or celebrate a finished project with the Japanese Strawberry Shortcake.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 28 Feb. 2025
However, as time has passed and rage has subsided, the Code 11.59 isn’t as bad as critics initially claimed, and its flaky resale market is showing signs of improvement.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2025
Maria Nila Head & Hair Heal Soothing Serum $30
Nordstrom
$30
Amazon
Hussein applying the Maria Nila Head & Hair Heal Soothing Serum
Jennifer Hussein
Just like my hair, my scalp is dry and, therefore, frequently flaky.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Mar. 2025
Have a flaky, buttery croissant to fuel your productivity, or celebrate a finished project with the Japanese Strawberry Shortcake.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 28 Feb. 2025
However, as time has passed and rage has subsided, the Code 11.59 isn’t as bad as critics initially claimed, and its flaky resale market is showing signs of improvement.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaky. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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