Flawy

flaw ¹  (flô)

n.

1. An imperfection, often concealed, that impairs soundness: a flaw in the crystal that caused it to shatter. See Synonyms at blemish.

2. A defect or shortcoming in something intangible: They share the character flaw of arrogance.

3. A defect in a legal document that can render it invalid.

tr. & intr.v. flawed, flaw·ing, flaws

To make or become defective.

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[Middle English flaue, splinter, perhaps from Old Norse flaga, slab of stone; see plk-¹ in Indo-European roots.]

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flaw ²  (flô)

n.

1.

a. A brief gust or blast of wind.

b. A passing storm; a squall.

2. Obsolete A burst of passion.

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[Probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish flaga, gust of wind.]

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flawy adj.