flaky

/ˈfleɪki/
adjective
  1. Tending to break or come off in small, thin pieces.
    • Her scalp was dry and flaky, so she used a special shampoo.
    • The croissant was light and flaky, with layers of buttery pastry.
    • The old book had flaky pages that crumbled when touched.
  2. Unreliable, forgetful, or likely to change plans at the last minute.
    • My phone has been flaky lately, turning off by itself.
    • Don't be flaky — please let me know if you can come to the party.
    • He's a flaky friend who only calls when he needs something.
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