dialect
as in brittle
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure that stuff's so brickle that it breaks into pieces as soon as you touch it

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Adjective
  • Like a brittle leaf spiraling down a garden path, or the last cigarette passed between friends.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025
  • In extreme cold, the plastic frames can become brittle and break.
    Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • Alba paired the dress with a set of crisp white sneakers and carried a small white bag to coordinate with her footwear.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
  • Her finishing technique is crisp and clean, while her line-breaking passes are well-timed and weighted.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 30 June 2025
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“Brickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brickle. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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