flake


1flake

noun \ˈflāk\

Definition of FLAKE

1
: a small loose mass or bit <flakes of snow>
2
: a thin flattened piece or layer : chip
3
slang : cocaine

Origin of FLAKE

Middle English; akin to Old English flacor flying (of arrows), Old Norse flakna to flake off, split
First Known Use: 14th century

Other Drug/Tobacco Terms

controlled, herb, key, sodden

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