flaky
adjectiveUK /ˈfleɪki/
US /ˈfleɪki/
Something flaky breaks into small, thin pieces easily.
The old paint on the wall was flaky and came off in little bits.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who often forgets plans or does not do what they promised.
My flaky friend canceled our movie night again.
3. Food that is light and breaks into thin layers when you eat it.
We had warm, flaky croissants for breakfast.
4. Something that is not reliable and may stop working suddenly.
The flaky internet connection kept dropping during the call.