flaky
adjective
of or like flakes.
flakiness
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a word derived from
flaky.
Example Sentences
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There is a flakiness in Rangers - they went 2-0 down in three of their previous seven league games coming into this one - but they looked more cohesive than Hearts.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
When that butter melts, it’s going to create steam and, ultimately, that flakiness during the baking process.”
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2025
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
The flakiness of pastry depends upon the kind and amount of shortening used.
From The Story of Crisco by Marion Harris Neil
