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flapjack

 

[ หˆflรฆpหŒdส’รฆk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

breakfast dish

A flapjack is a thick, flat cake made from rolled oats, syrup, and butter, typically served hot with butter or syrup.

Synonyms

griddlecake, oatcake

Examples of usage

  • Would you like a flapjack for breakfast?
  • The menu includes a variety of toppings for your flapjack.
Context #2 | Noun

British English

In British English, a flapjack refers to a sweet traybake made from rolled oats, butter, sugar, and syrup.

Synonyms

oat bar, oat slice

Examples of usage

  • She baked a batch of delicious flapjacks for the school fundraiser.
  • The kids enjoyed the chewy texture of the flapjack.
Context #3 | Noun

slang

In slang, 'flapjack' can refer to a pancake or a hotcake.

Synonyms

hotcake, pancake

Examples of usage

  • Do you prefer pancakes or flapjacks for breakfast?
  • The diner serves fluffy flapjacks with maple syrup.

Translations

Translations of the word "flapjack" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น panqueca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคจเค•เฅ‡เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pfannkuchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ panekuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฝะบะตะนะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ naleล›nik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒณใ‚ฑใƒผใ‚ญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crรชpe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ panqueque

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท krep

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒฌ์ผ€์ดํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุทูŠุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ palaฤinka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ palacinka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็…Ž้ฅผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ palaฤinka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรถnnukaka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะนะผะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pancake

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ panqueque

Etymology

The term 'flapjack' originated in the 17th century in Britain, where it initially referred to a flat tart made with fruit. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the current usage, describing a type of cake or bar made with oats, syrup, and butter. The term 'flapjack' has also been used in American slang to refer to pancakes or hotcakes. Overall, the history of 'flapjack' showcases the evolution of culinary language and regional variations in food terminology.

See also: flap, flapjacks, flapping, unflappable.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,305, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.