Meaning of the word flake in English
What does flake mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
flake
US /fleɪk/
UK /fleɪk/

Noun
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(informal) a person who is unreliable or tends to forget things or not show up
Example:
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Don't invite him, he's such a flake and will probably cancel last minute.
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I was supposed to meet Sarah, but she's a total flake and never showed up.
Verb
1.
to break or cause to break into small, thin pieces
Example:
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The old paint began to flake off the wall.
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His skin tends to flake in dry weather.
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