flake — A small, thin piece that has broken or peeled off from something larger, or a person who is unreliable.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A small, thin piece that has broken or peeled off from something larger, or a person who is unreliable.
Pronunciation (IPA): /fleɪk/
Example Sentences
- My roommate always flakes on cleaning duty - I think he's allergic to soap!
- The chef sprinkled red pepper flakes on the pizza.
- Don't flake on me tonight - I already bought the movie tickets!
flake
NOUN[/fleɪk/]
A small, thin piece that has broken or peeled off from something larger, or a person who is unreliable.
A small, thin piece that has broken or peeled off from something larger, or a person who is unreliable.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, ultimately from Old Norse 'flaki' meaning a flat piece or fragment. The word was brought to English by Viking settlers who used it to describe thin pieces of ice, snow, or other materials that naturally split off in layers.
Breakdown
flake (root meaning 'flat piece or thin fragment') - no prefix or suffix, comes as a complete word from Old Norse
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My roommate always flakes on cleaning duty - I think he's allergic to soap!”
“The chef sprinkled red pepper flakes on the pizza.”
“Don't flake on me tonight - I already bought the movie tickets!”
“My sunburned skin is flaking like a snake shedding its skin.”
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