Flakey: meaning, definitions and examples

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flakey

[ ˈfleɪki ]

^{Context #1}

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.

^{Context #2}

describing texture

Having small, thin, flat pieces that can be easily broken off.

Synonyms

crumbly, fragile

Examples of usage

The pastry had a flakey crust.
The paint was flakey and peeling off the walls.

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

Word origin

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.