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flaky

/flæki/ adjective · British & US
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What does flaky mean?

adjective

Tending to break or crumble easily; unreliable or unpredictable. Often used to describe something that is fragile or prone to failure.

Example

"The flaky pastry crust on the pie was a disaster to work with."

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