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(of a person) unreliable, indecisive, or inconsistent in behavior
What does "flaky" mean in reliability slang?
The term "flaky" describes a person who is unreliable, inconsistent, or likely to cancel plans or fail to follow through. The structure comes from "flake," suggesting something that easily breaks apart or falls off, used metaphorically for unstable behavior. It is informal slang commonly used in social and dating contexts to criticize unpredictability, indecision, or lack of commitment.
having a texture that easily breaks into small, thin layers or pieces
(of skin) characterized by the shedding or peeling of thin layers
unreliable or prone to failure, often used to describe a device or technology that frequently malfunctions
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