Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flake-out
Verb
/flaɪk aʊt/
Definition
To fail to follow through on a commitment or to cancel plans at the last minute.
Examples
- She was supposed to join us for dinner, but she flaked out at the last minute.
- Don’t flake out on your friends; they are counting on you!
- After many times of flaking out, he lost his friends’ trust.
Meaning
The term ‘flake-out’ refers to the act of backing out of an agreement or commitment, often unexpectedly and without prior notice. It suggests a lack of reliability or commitment on the part of the person who ‘flakes out.’
Synonyms
- Back out
- Cancel
- Pull out
- Renounce
