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snowflake

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Noun — A single small crystal of falling snow, usually with six-sided symmetry.

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The slang sense is informal and often used as an insult in political or online arguments — it can come across as dismissive or inflammatory.

Etymology

From snow + flake. Compare Saterland Frisian Sneeflokke (“snowflake”), Dutch sneeuwvlok, Luxembourgish Schnéiflack, German Schneeflocke.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “snowflake” mean?

The word “snowflake” means a single small crystal of falling snow, usually with six-sided symmetry. In plain terms, literally a tiny snow crystal; as slang, a dismissive label for someone considered easily offended.

How do you pronounce “snowflake”?

“Snowflake” is pronounced SNOH-flayk (/ˈsnoʊ.fleɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “snowflake” in a sentence?

Here is “snowflake” used in a sentence: “Under the microscope, no two snowflakes looked exactly alike.”

What part of speech is “snowflake”?

“Snowflake” is a noun.

How many meanings does “snowflake” have?

“Snowflake” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a single small crystal of falling snow, usually with six-sided symmetry.

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