flaky
adjective
of or like flakes.
flakiness
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a word derived from
flaky.
Example Sentences
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There's a lot of flakiness in their make-up, possibly too many players spending too much time meandering through games.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
Yes, the flakiness adds to the drippy mess.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 4, 2023
A flaky tournament went to a team incapable of flakiness.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 4, 2023
This innovative pie-making-move gives you crunch and flakiness that is hard to replicate.
From Salon ● Feb. 5, 2023
The flakiness of pastry depends upon the kind and amount of shortening used.
From The Story of Crisco by Marion Harris Neil
