Flakey (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual; "restaurants of bizarre design--one like a hat, another like a rabbit"; "famed for his eccentric spelling"; "a freakish combination of styles"; "his off-the-wall antics"; "the outlandish clothes of teenagers"; "outre and affected stage antics".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 2
Made of or easily forming flakes.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The flakey pastry crust crumbled in my hands as I took a bite of the pie.
- The dry, flakey skin on her elbows worsened with each passing winter.
- After years of neglect, the old paint was now flakey and needed to be sanded down.
- The homemade granola recipe required her to be gentle when stirring to avoid breaking up the flakey oat mixture.
- The flakey cheese puffed up beautifully in the oven, creating a delightful golden-brown topping for the casserole.
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Meaning 3
Made of or resembling flakes; "flaky soap".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The flaky pastry crust shattered in my hands as I tried to serve the pie.
- She applied a flaky face mask to help soothe her dry skin.
- The flaky texture of the soap made it difficult to lather up in the shower.
- After a few days, the paint on the old car started to become flaky and peel off.
- The flaky crust on the bread was perfect for dipping into the warm soup.