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Comparative
flakier
Superlative
flakiest
1
(of a person) unreliable, indecisive, or inconsistent in behavior
- He's a bit flaky when it comes to making plans; he often cancels at the last minute.
- Her flaky attitude made it difficult for the team to trust her with important tasks.
- Despite his talent, his flaky nature prevented him from being taken seriously in the industry.
- She found it frustrating to work with her flaky friend, who never showed up on time.
- The flaky employee left everyone scrambling to cover his responsibilities when he didn't show up for work.
2
having a texture that easily breaks into small, thin layers or pieces
- The croissant had a flaky texture, with each layer delicately separating upon a gentle touch.
- The pie crust was perfectly flaky, providing a satisfying crunch with every bite.
- The baked fish fillet had a flaky texture, easily falling apart with a fork.
- The biscuits were soft on the inside and wonderfully flaky on the outside.
- The chicken pot pie had a golden, flaky crust that encased a savory filling.
3
unreliable or prone to failure, often used to describe a device or technology that frequently malfunctions
- The laptop's flaky battery kept shutting down unexpectedly during important tasks.
- She decided to replace her flaky printer after it jammed for the third time that week.
- His flaky smartphone often froze, making it frustrating to use for everyday tasks.
- The app was known for its flaky performance, crashing during critical updates.
- They avoided using the flaky projector, opting for a more reliable model for the presentation.
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