variants
also flakey
as in brittle
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
a tender but flaky crust on the pastry
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Recent Examples of flaky
Branzino is the Italian term for European seabass, a delicate, flaky white fish found throughout the Mediterranean and parts of the northeastern Atlantic.
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Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
For the unfamiliar, branzino is the Italian name for European seabass — a mild, flaky white fish popular in Mediterranean cuisine.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
For proof, Pidgeon showed off her arm, flaky with the heartbreak of psoriasis.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2026
The dough was so flaky & the filling so yummy.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
For the unfamiliar, branzino is the Italian name for European seabass — a mild, flaky white fish popular in Mediterranean cuisine.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
For proof, Pidgeon showed off her arm, flaky with the heartbreak of psoriasis.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2026
The dough was so flaky & the filling so yummy.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaky
Adjective
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But as anyone who’s dropped a mug knows, ceramics are also brittle and prone to smashing.—
Caitlin Kennedy,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2026
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According to Fifield, light can cause books to fade and become more brittle over time.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Those who are craving a thin, crisp cookie pocked with rich, semi-sweet chips will love these giant rounds made with rice flour.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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It can be layered under a sweater for crisp spring mornings, paired with sneakers for daytime errands, or dressed up with heels for a night out.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaky. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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