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Vocabulary Entry
flaky
|adjective • noun • verb
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A
adjective
Describing something that breaks easily into small, thin pieces or layers.
Example Sentences
"The pie had a flaky crust that crumbled beautifully when cut."
"Her flaky skin needed moisturizer to stay hydrated."
"The paint on the old fence was flaky and peeling off."
N
noun
A small, thin piece or layer that has come off from a surface.
Example Sentences
"There were several flakes of paint on the ground."
"He picked off the flaky bits of his skin after a sunburn."
"The chimney was covered with snowflakes and flakes of soot."
V
verb
To break or separate into small, thin pieces.
Example Sentences
"The old wallpaper began to flake off the walls."
"With a little pressure, the paint will flake away from the surface."
"The skin can flake if not properly moisturized."