Cakey

/ˈkeɪ.ki/ adjective

Definition

Having the texture, consistency, or appearance of cake; dry and dense like cake, or covered with cake-like substance.

Etymology

Simple adjective formation from 'cake' plus '-y' suffix, creating a descriptive term for anything resembling cake in quality or appearance.

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