flaker

noun — 2 senses

flaker

noun

UK /ˈfleɪkə/ · US /ˈfleɪkɚ/

Etymology From flake + -er.

1

Archaeology, Chemistry, History, Human sciences, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences 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.

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