flaky - nespolehlivý, podivínský, nevyzpytatelný

adjective, American English - someone who is unreliable or behaves in an odd or unpredictable way

flaky - loupavý, odlupující se

adjective - made of or characterized by thin, small, easily separable pieces, like layers that break off

 

postpartum - poporodní, puerperální

adjective, technical - occurring or relating to the period after childbirth, especially concerning the mother's physical and emotional health

 

postnatal - poporodní, postnatální

adjective - occurring or existing after birth, particularly in relation to the baby or the period following childbirth

reclusive - samotářský, uzavřený, osamělý, poustevnický

adjective - preferring to live in isolation, avoiding the company of others

recluse - samotář, poustevník

noun - a person who lives alone and deliberately avoids the company of others

 

dicey - ošemetný, riskantní, nebezpečný

adjective, informal - risky or dangerous, often implying that the situation is uncertain or unpredictable

purse - špulit, našpulit (rty)

verb - (of lips) to press together tightly, often because you are thinking or to show disapproval

coordinator - koordinátor

noun - a person who organizes people or activities to work together effectively

 

whip up - vyburcovat, vybičovat

verb - to make people feel strongly about something

whip up - uklohnit, ukuchtit, rychle uvařit

verb - to quickly make something to eat

shrew - semetrika, megera, fúrie

noun, dated - a bad-tempered or aggressively assertive woman

shrew - rejsek (zvíře)

noun - a small insect-eating mammal resembling a mouse with a long pointed snout

 

mothball - zakonzervovat, přestat používat (dočasně)

verb - to stop using something, especially a plan, project, or piece of equipment, but keep it in good condition so that it can be used again in the future

take aback - překvapit, šokovat, udivit (často negativně)

verb - (usually passive) to surprise somebody in a negative way or to shock somebody