1570s, "consisting of flakes," from flake + -y (2). Meaning "eccentric, crazy" first recorded 1959, said to be American English baseball slang, but probably from earlier druggie slang flake "cocaine" (1920s). Flake (n.) "eccentric person" is a 1968 back-formation from it. Related: Flakiness.
The term 'flake' needs explanation. It's an insider's word, used throughout baseball, usually as an adjective; someone is considered 'flaky.' It does not mean anything so crude as 'crazy,' but it's well beyond 'screwball' and far off to the side of 'eccentric.' ["New York Times," April 26, 1964]
双语例句
1. He wondered if the idea wasn't just a little too flaky, a little too outlandish.
他怀疑这个想法不仅仅是有点太古怪、太离奇而已。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Geneen seemed to have an automatic sensor which told him when he was getting flaky answers.
吉宁就好像有一个自动传感器,当得到不可靠的答案时传感器就会向他通报.
来自辞典例句
3. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible.
有时, 你可以有点片状和不负责任的.
来自互联网
4. Stereotypes about adultery are as common as research about it is flaky.
奇怪的是:这种陈词滥调和关于通奸的研究一样普遍.
来自互联网
5. Spanakopita is a flaky pastry filled with spinach and feta cheese.
