Word: FLAKING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of FLAKING
- To break or chip off in a flake.
"The paint flaked off after only a year."
- To prove unreliable or impractical; to abandon or desert, to fail to follow through.
"He said he'd come and help, but he flaked."
- To store an item such as rope or sail in layers
"The line is flaked into the container for easy attachment and deployment."
- A piece of flaked material.
- Breaking or tending to break into flakes.
"All the flaking paint had to be scraped off before repainting; fortunately, it came off easily."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "flaking" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "flaking" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FLAKING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FLAKING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FLAKING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FLAKING:
- # the flaking effect
- # master of flaking
- # playing with flaking
- # in terms of flaking
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