Definition

Describing something that is very flaky, meaning it breaks easily into small pieces or layers.

Example

The flakiest pastry I ever tasted melted in my mouth.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you try that new bakery in town?

Yeah, I did! Their pastries are the flakiest I've ever had.

I can't believe I missed it!

You should definitely go; they're amazing!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flakiest → It is formed from "flake" (from Old English *flaca*, meaning a thin piece or layer) and the suffix "-iest" (meaning most). The word "flakiest" describes something that is most like a thin piece or layer, often referring to texture.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'flake' as a thin piece, and when something is 'flakiest', it means it has the most thin pieces or layers.

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