Flakey: meaning, definitions and examples
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flakey
[ ˈfleɪki ]
describing behavior
Unreliable, inconsistent, or unpredictable in behavior or performance.
Synonyms
inconsistent, unpredictable, unreliable
Examples of usage
- She's always flakey, you can never count on her to show up on time.
- His flakey attitude cost him the job opportunity.
- Don't be so flakey, be more dependable.
Translations
Translations of the word "flakey" in other languages:
🇵🇹 frágil
🇮🇳 अस्थिर
🇩🇪 brüchig
🇮🇩 rapuh
🇺🇦 крихкий
🇵🇱 kruchy
🇯🇵 もろい
🇫🇷 fragile
🇪🇸 frágil
🇹🇷 kırılgan
🇰🇷 깨지기 쉬운
🇸🇦 هش
🇨🇿 křehký
🇸🇰 krehký
🇨🇳 脆弱的
🇸🇮 krhek
🇮🇸 brothættur
🇰🇿 сынғыш
🇬🇪 მტვრევადი
🇦🇿 kövrək
🇲🇽 frágil
Etymology
The word 'flakey' originated from the term 'flake' which dates back to the 17th century. Originally used to describe small, flat pieces or particles, 'flakey' evolved to also encompass the concept of unreliability or inconsistency in behavior. Over time, it has become a common term used in informal language to describe both physical texture and human behavior.