flaky

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective made of or resembling flakes
  2. adjective made of or easily forming flakes
  3. adjective conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

Etymology

From flake + -y.

In classic literature

Synonyms

flakey

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