flaky

adjective
UK: /ˈfleɪ.ki/
US: /ˈfleɪ.ki/

  1. Describes a person who is unreliable; someone who doesn't do what they say they will.

    1. He is a flaky friend, he often cancels plans.
    2. I don't rely on her because she's known to be quite flaky about commitments.

  2. Describing something that is easily broken into small, flat pieces.

    1. The pie crust was flaky and delicious.
    2. This old paint is flaky and peels off the wall easily if you touch it.

Synonyms

unreliable undependable crumbly peeling

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flaky" in English means: Describes a person who is unreliable; someone who doesn't do what they say they will., Describing something that is easily broken into small, flat pieces..

The phonetic transcription of "flaky" is /ˈfleɪ.ki/ in British English and /ˈfleɪ.ki/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flaky": unreliable, undependable, crumbly, peeling.

Example usage of "flaky": "He is a flaky friend, he often cancels plans.". More examples on the page.