English Explanatory Dictionary

flaker

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tool or appliance used to break flakes off a piece of material or something into it.
  2. Someone who fails to meet commitments, who shows interest but then fails to follow through.

Pronunciation

flāʹkə /ˈfleɪkə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-flaker.wav flāʹkər /ˈfleɪkɚ/

Word forms

flaker flakers

Etymology

From flake + -er.

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