Flaky (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Made of or easily forming flakes.
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Meaning 2
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 soap to her skin, hoping it would help with her dry skin condition.
- The flaky texture of the croissant made it difficult to slice without crumbling.
- The artisanal soap maker specialized in creating flaky, fragrant bars that were popular at local markets.
- The flaky, layered structure of the phyllo dough made it perfect for baking delicate pastries.
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Meaning 3
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.