flaking /ˈfleɪkɪŋ/adjective 1noun 1forms 1 adjective1 •Breaking or tending to break into flakes.All the flaking paint had to be scraped off before repainting; fortunately, it came off easily. noun1 •A piece of flaked material.In a cornfield on one side flakings of flint are numerous. — 1916 formsflakings
