Flaky Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

flaky

/ˈfleɪki/

adjective

flakier;

flakiest

flaky

/ˈfleɪki/

adjective

flakier;

flakiest

Britannica Dictionary definition of FLAKY

1

:

tending to form or break apart into thin pieces

• pie with a crisp, flaky crust

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consisting of flakes

• flaky snow

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2

chiefly US, informal

:

unusual or strange

• a flaky idea
• He's a nice guy but he's a little flaky.

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— flakiness

noun

[noncount]