flakey

/ˈfleɪki/
adjective
  1. Tending to break or come off in small, thin pieces.
    • The old paint on the window frame was dry and flakey.
    • My skin gets flakey in the winter if I don't use moisturizer.
    • She brushed the flakey bits of pastry off the counter.
  2. Unreliable, forgetful, or likely to change plans at the last minute.
    • The internet connection has been flakey all morning, cutting in and out.
    • I wouldn't count on him for the ride — he's pretty flakey about showing up on time.
    • My friend is a bit flakey and often cancels our plans.
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