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Flaking
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flayking
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Simple meaning
What does Flaking mean?
Peeling off in thin pieces.
Dictionary definition
Peeling or breaking off in small thin pieces; also failing to show up informally.
Example sentences
Flaking in a sentence
easy
The old paint was flaking.
medium
Flaking skin can happen in dry weather.
hard
Flaking usually describes thin pieces coming off a surface, but it can also mean acting unreliably.
Synonyms
Words like Flaking
peelingComing off in layers or pieces.
flakeRelated word that supports the meaning of flaking.
Antonyms
Opposite words
stickingStaying attached.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flaking, depending on context.
Word family
Flaking word family
Base word
flaking
noun
flakings
More than one flaking.
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Quick practice
Try Flaking
Practice 1
What does flaking mean?
Flaking means peeling off in thin pieces.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flaking?
Peeling is close in meaning to flaking in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flaking?
Sticking contrasts with flaking.
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