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FLAKY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FLAKY?

Need another word that means the same as “flaky”? Find 11 synonyms for “flaky” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Flaky” are: flakey, bizarre, eccentric, freakish, freaky, gonzo, outlandish, outre, cracking, scaly, blistering

Flaky as an Adjective

Definitions of "Flaky" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “flaky” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

  • (of a device or software) prone to break down; unreliable.
  • Liable to act in an unconventional or eccentric way.
  • Made of or easily forming flakes.
  • Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual.
  • Breaking or separating easily into flakes.
  • Made of or resembling flakes.

Synonyms of "Flaky" as an adjective (11 Words)

bizarreConspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual.
Restaurants of bizarre design one like a hat another like a rabbit.
blistering(of heat) intense.
Blistering sun.
crackingExcellent.
The story rips along at a cracking pace.
eccentricNot having a common center; not concentric.
Eccentric circles.
flakeyMade of or easily forming flakes.
freakishCharacteristic of a freak.
A freakish extra toe.
freakyVery odd, strange, or eccentric.
A freaky coincidence.
gonzoConspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual.
The woman was either gonzo or stoned.
outlandishConspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual.
The outlandish clothes of teenagers.
outreConspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual.
Outre and affected stage antics.
scalyCovered in scales.
The skin may become scaly.

Usage Examples of "Flaky" as an adjective

  • She ate flaky rolls spread with cherry jam.
  • Flaky soap.
  • A game-show host with a penchant for flaky blondes.
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