brittle

/ˈbɹɪtl̩/ · noun

Meaning

A confection of caramelized sugar and nuts.
Anything resembling this confection, such as flapjack, a cereal bar, etc.
Inflexible, liable to break or snap easily under stress or pressure.
Not physically tough or tenacious; apt to break or crumble when bending.
Said of rocks and minerals with a conchoidal fracture; capable of being knapped or flaked.
Emotionally fragile, easily offended.
Diabetes that is characterized by dramatic swings in blood sugar level.

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