noun
- a single ice crystal that falls as snow
- a person who is overly sensitive or believes they are unique and special
Usage: slang; often derogatory
Examples
- Each snowflake has a unique pattern of six sides.
- The children caught snowflakes on their tongues.
- Under the microscope, the snowflake looked like delicate lace.
- Heavy snowflakes began falling in the evening.
- She made paper snowflakes for the winter decorations.
- The politician called his critics snowflakes who couldn’t handle criticism.