How to Pronounce "flaking"
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Definition
The process of thin pieces or layers breaking off or peeling away from a surface. Commonly refers to skin, paint, or other materials coming off in small bits.
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The pastry is flaking at the edges.
If your paint is flaking, it's probably time to repaint.
My scalp's been flaking a lot this winter.
That old book's cover is really flaking after years on the shelf.