flak´i|ness

flak´i|ness
flak|y «FLAY kee», adjective, flak|i|er, flak|i|est.
1. consisting of flakes: »

Mica is a flaky substance.

2. easily broken or separated into flakes: »

Shale is a flaky rock.

3. U.S. Slang. very unconventional; eccentric or crazy: »

We can now talk to the kid who was punching me and ask why he acts so flaky (Atlantic).

flak´i|ly, adverb.
flak´i|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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