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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 Five peptides join collagen, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and squalane, while PHA gently tackles flaky texture. — Mickey Williams, Flow Space, 17 Sep. 2026 A week later Eliza and I made it out again after nap time, at dusk, to sample a flaky bun from Seven Stars Bakery with its layers laminated like a croissant and dusted with cinnamon sugar. — Sean Carlson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026 Poor water quality can worsen eczema, psoriasis, flaky skin, and brittle hair, among other problems. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2026 Pair the top-notch cold brew with one of the delicious flaky almond croissants made in-house. — Nikkita Nair, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flaky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaky
  1. brittle
  2. crisp
Adjective
  • O’Flynn is marvelous—brittle one moment, wonderfully funny the next—and her easy chemistry with Johnson gives the film its pulse.
    — Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
  • An untreated obsidian edge could be too sharp and brittle for some jobs.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of brittle
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  • That apprehension was reflected in the mood of voters in Moscow on a cold, crisp September day a week before the elections.
    — Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Return the baking dish to the oven and cook the chicken until the liquid is nicely reduced and the skins are crisp and golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes longer.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of crisp

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“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaky. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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