flaker

See also: fläker

English

Etymology

flake +‎ -er

Pronunciation
  • (UK) enPR: flāʹkə, IPA(key): /ˈfleɪkə/
  • Audio (Southern England)(file)
  • (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)

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