snowflake
/ˈsnoʊˌfleɪk/
noun
- A small, delicate piece of frozen water that falls from the sky as snow.
- Under a microscope, a snowflake looks like a tiny, intricate star.
- The child caught a snowflake on her tongue and laughed.
- Each snowflake has a unique, six-sided crystal shape.
- A person who is considered overly sensitive, easily offended, or unable to handle criticism (often used in a negative or mocking way).
- The politician dismissed his critics as snowflakes who couldn't handle debate.
- He called his coworker a snowflake for getting upset about a small joke.
- Some people use the term 'snowflake' to criticize those who demand special treatment.
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