Flakiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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flakiest
[ ˈfleɪkiːəst ]
texture description
The term 'flakiest' refers to something that has a tendency to break apart into thin, light pieces or flakes. This can describe various materials or food items, such as pastry or skin, that are characterized by a crispy, delicate texture. The flakiest aspects suggest a substantial degree of lightness and a layered quality, which is typically desirable in baking. In this sense, it implies a highly desirable texture that enhances the overall sensory experience.
Synonyms
brittle, crispy, crumbly, layered.
Examples of usage
- This pastry is the flakiest I've ever tasted.
- She likes her skin to feel soft and not flaky.
- The cake had a flakiest crust, perfect for the filling.
- Cook it until you achieve the flakiest texture.
Translations
Translations of the word "flakiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais escamoso
🇮🇳 सबसे चिढ़चिड़ा
🇩🇪 der schuppigste
🇮🇩 paling mengelupas
🇺🇦 найлущиться
🇵🇱 najbardziej łuszczący się
🇯🇵 最も皮がむけやすい
🇫🇷 le plus écailleux
🇪🇸 el más escamoso
🇹🇷 en çok pul pul olan
🇰🇷 가장 비늘이 많은
🇸🇦 الأكثر قشورًا
🇨🇿 nejšupinatější
🇸🇰 najviac šupinatý
🇨🇳 最鳞片的
🇸🇮 najbolj luskast
🇮🇸 flöktugur
🇰🇿 ең қабықты
🇬🇪 ყველაზე ქერცლიანი
🇦🇿 ən qabıqlı
🇲🇽 el más escamoso
Etymology
The word 'flaky' comes from the noun 'flake,' which originates from the Old English 'flac' meaning 'to flutter or flicker.' The transition to the adjective form likely occurred as it began to describe items or materials that resemble the characteristics of flakes—light and fragile. Over time, 'flaky' started to represent a certain quality in texture, particularly in relation to food, like pastry dough, which is layered and airy. The superlative form 'flakiest' emerged to denote the highest degree of this desirable quality, commonly used in culinary contexts. It emphasizes an intricate process in baking and cooking that results in a delightful, crisp texture. Today, 'flakiest' is widely used not just for food but also in describing other contexts where something tends to break off easily or appears layered.