adjective
- having the texture, consistency, or appearance of cake; thick and crumbly
Usage: often used to describe makeup, food, or other substances
Examples
- Her foundation looked cakey under the bright lights.
- The frosting became cakey after sitting out too long.
- The mud had a cakey texture after it dried.
- Avoid applying too much powder or it will look cakey.
- The old paint had a cakey appearance on the wall.
- The mixture turned cakey when I added too much flour.