flaky

adjective

ˈflā-kē How to pronounce flaky (audio)
variants also flakey
Definition of flakynext
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 The flour tortillas are Chihuahua-style, delicately flaky, but dense and pliable enough to prevent leakage. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 Lightly mist rolls with water from spray bottle; sprinkle with flaky sea salt. — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026 Skin also gets drier as oil glands slow down, which is why the same routine that worked in your 30s can leave skin tight and flaky later. — Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 The brand’s Classic Pecan Pie Ice Cream combines rich brown sugar ice cream with roasted pecans and, of course, pieces of flaky pie crust swirled with a pecan pie filling. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flaky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaky
  1. brittle
  2. crisp
Adjective
  • While brittle Christina rolls her eyes at being stuck with an analog guy to cover Big Tech, Jeff’s editor Andy (Gbenga Akinnagbe) is a far more chill ally.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Poor provenance leads to weak training assumptions, brittle behavior, eroded trust, more friction and slower deployment, with each turn deepening the problem rather than correcting it.
    — Richard Clough, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of brittle
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  • There’s something very nice about stepping out on a terrace right in the heart of bustling Vancouver to feel the crisp Pacific Northwest air.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The salad is crisp, varied in texture and unmistakably autumnal.
    — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of crisp

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“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaky. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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