Synonyms for flake

Synonyms for (noun) flake

Synonyms: bit, flake, fleck, chip, scrap

Definition: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

Usage: a bit of rock caught him in the eye

Similar words: fragment

Definition: a piece broken off or cut off of something else

Usage: a fragment of rock


Synonyms: eccentric, eccentric person, geek, flake, oddball

Definition: a person with an unusual or odd personality

Similar words: anomaly, unusual person

Definition: a person who is unusual


Synonyms: flake, snowflake

Definition: a crystal of snow

Similar words: crystal

Definition: a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure


Synonyms for (verb) flake

Synonyms: peel, peel off, flake, flake off

Definition: come off in flakes or thin small pieces

Usage: The paint in my house is peeling off

Similar words: break away, break off, come off, chip, chip off

Definition: break off (a piece from a whole)

Usage: Her tooth chipped


Synonyms: flake

Definition: cover with flakes or as if with flakes

Similar words: cover

Definition: provide with a covering or cause to be covered

Usage: cover her face with a handkerchief; cover the child with a blanket; cover the grave with flowers


Synonyms: flake

Definition: form into flakes

Usage: The substances started to flake

Similar words: form

Definition: assume a form or shape

Usage: the water formed little beads


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