This word is usually used in past tense, as the occurance is almost
never spoken of until after it happens.
The instance of one inviting another to a
casual lunch, dinner, drinks - and then not following through with it. The invitation is nothing and carries no weight, it is said merely to be fashionable.
The term comes from shady Hollywood agents to invite their clients out to make them feel like a priority, however they plan to flake all along on the plans. Nowadays, the term can be used by anyone -
friends, "soccer moms," and lead-singer band guys.
Also
see "flake" and "hollywood promise"
"No, I'm not going to go. What's the big deal? Getting hollywooded
never hurt anyone!" exlaimed Nathan.
Lindsey rolled her eyes, "I just
don't get it Timmy, he asked me to go hang out but then
never called me back. I've been hollywooded!"