variants
or less commonly flakey
flakier; flakiest
flakier; flakiest
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informal
: not reliable in performance or behavior : undependable
a flaky mechanism
You'll want to make sure that all the technology tools you need to effectively and efficiently serve clients are in full working order and that you won't need to worry about wasting time and money fixing broken hardware or flaky software.—
Henry B. Chace
Henry B. Chace… digital crutches trump face-to-face talking (even phone calls), encouraging people to be flaky and evasive …—Charlotte Liberman
Charlotte LibermanExamples of flaky in a Sentence
Adjective (1)
a tender but flaky crust on the pastry
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Brush hot rolls with honey butter; sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
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The panko breading adds satisfying crunch to the flaky mackerel, its mild flavor given just a bit of bite from the lemon squeeze.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
However, the sign of twins also has a more indecisive and flaky side, which Roy Anderson displays with Pam.
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Adjective
Panera’s Croissant Toast Sandwiches Panera’s new Croissant Toast Sandwiches mash up buttery, flaky texture with savory fillings like ham, cheese, and Dijon cream sauce.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Brush hot rolls with honey butter; sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
The panko breading adds satisfying crunch to the flaky mackerel, its mild flavor given just a bit of bite from the lemon squeeze.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
However, the sign of twins also has a more indecisive and flaky side, which Roy Anderson displays with Pam.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flaky. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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