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Definition of flakiness

flakiness

/ˈfleɪ.ki.nəs/
fla · ki · ness
Adverb:flakily
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Adjective:flaky
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flakiness Lexical Profile

flakiness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The physical quality or condition of breaking, peeling, or separating easily into small, thin, flat pieces or layers.

Example

"Chilling the butter thoroughly before baking ensures the ideal flakiness of the pie crust."

2

The informal quality of being unreliable, erratic, forgetful, or eccentric in behavior or commitment.

Example

"His constant flakiness made the project manager hesitant to assign him any client-facing responsibilities."

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• Rhymes for flakiness

• Nearby Words

flak
flake
flakily
flakiness
flaky
flambe
flamboyance

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flakiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flakiness
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