CEFR B1

flake

noun

Meaning

A small, thin, flat piece of something, especially one that has broken off a larger piece.

Examples

Tiny flakes of paint peeled off the old wall.
She noticed a few flakes of dandruff on his dark jacket.

Synonyms: chip, sliver, shard, lamella

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flake (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /fleɪk/

Definition

A small, thin, flat piece of something, especially one that has broken off a larger piece.

Examples

Tiny flakes of paint peeled off the old wall.
She noticed a few flakes of dandruff on his dark jacket.

How to Use flake

flake off (phrasal verb): To detach or break away in small pieces. — "The rust began to flake off the old metal pipe."
flake out (phrasal verb): To fall asleep from exhaustion or to fail to keep a commitment. — "After working all day, I just wanted to flake out on the couch."
a bit of a flake (idiom): Someone who is unreliable or inconsistent. — "He's a bit of a flake when it comes to showing up on time."

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