variants also flakey
as in crisp
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure a tender but flaky crust on the pastry

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Recent Examples of flaky Very cold temperatures can dry skin and trigger dermatitis symptoms such as brittle and flaky skin.20 Allergies and Other Immune System Reactions While allergies and dermatitis are unique conditions, they can be related. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025 Secchi shared an image of his medal on Instagram, comparing it to flaky crocodile skin. Sean Neumann, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025 Butter pecans are suspended throughout the flaky pastry and sprinkled over top for a sweet and salty breakfast or coffee break treat. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025 How to Choose a Foundation for Dry Skin How to Apply Foundation to Dry Skin Meet the Experts Those with dry skin should double down on hydrating face masks, radiance-boosting serums, and rich creams to keep flaky spots at bay. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for flaky 

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“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaky. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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