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Origin and Etymology of flaky
see 1flake
First Known Use: 1580
Origin and Etymology of flaky
4flake
First Known Use: circa 1963
FLAKY Defined for Kids
flaky
play
adjective
\ˈflā-kē\
Definition of flaky for Students
flakier
;flakiest
: tending to break apart into small thin flat pieces a flaky pie crust
flakiness
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