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Slang

flake

This page is about the slang term flake

American English

Meaning

an unreliable person who says they'll do something, but then doesn't do it

For example

  • Lenny's such a flake! This is the third time he hasn't come after we'd planned to meet.

  • John called in sick again today. He's such a flake.

Variety

This is typically used in American English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

Quick Quiz

Lizzie said Chrissie was a flake because she

a. didn't turn up at the party

b. didn't pay her share of the bill

c. didn't want to join in the fun
a) didn't turn up at the party b) didn't pay her share of the bill c) didn't want to join in the fun

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Contributor: Matt Errey