flaky

Example Sentences

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It will never randomly serve up some flaky incorrect definition or reference.

From Los Angeles Times

“Nestled in a flaky, buttery crust, the cinnamon-spiced, diced apple filling is topped with a brown sugar crumble and baked to a golden brown,” TJ’s describes.

From Salon

We made great friends with our new neighbors, one of whom is an actor and not in the least bit flaky.

From Los Angeles Times

The gold satin skirt was wrapped and layered like a flaky golden pastry from a Parisian bakery.

From Literature

Biscuit dough felt too stodgy; puff pastry and its flakier cousins had the right spirit, but they collapsed under pressure.

From Salon