flaker

See also: fläker

English

Etymology

flake +‎ -er

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: flāʹkə, IPA^(key): /ˈfleɪkə/

• Audio (Southern England)

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• (US) enPR: flāʹkər, IPA^(key): /ˈfleɪkɚ/
• Rhymes: -eɪkə(ɹ)

Noun

flaker (plural flakers)

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

Descendants

• → German: Flaker (archive fashion slang)

Anagrams

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