Flapjacks: meaning, definitions and examples
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flapjacks
[ ˈflæpˌdʒæk ]
breakfast food
Flapjacks are a type of thick pancake, typically made with oatmeal or porridge oats. They are often served with syrup or fruit toppings.
Synonyms
griddlecakes, hotcakes, pancakes
Examples of usage
- Would you like some syrup on your flapjacks?
- My favorite breakfast is flapjacks with blueberries.
- She makes the best flapjacks in town.
British English
In British English, flapjacks refer to a sweet traybake made from rolled oats, butter, brown sugar, and golden syrup. They are baked until golden brown and then cut into squares.
Synonyms
oat bar, oat slice
Examples of usage
- I baked a batch of flapjacks for the school bake sale.
- These flapjacks are perfect for a quick snack.
- Would you like a piece of my homemade flapjack?
Translations
Translations of the word "flapjacks" in other languages:
🇵🇹 panquecas
🇮🇳 फ्लैपजैक्स
🇩🇪 Pfannkuchen
🇮🇩 kue dadar
🇺🇦 панкейки
🇵🇱 naleśniki
🇯🇵 ホットケーキ
🇫🇷 crêpes
🇪🇸 panqueques
🇹🇷 pankekler
🇰🇷 팬케이크
🇸🇦 فطائر
🇨🇿 lívance
🇸🇰 lievance
🇨🇳 薄饼
🇸🇮 palačinke
🇮🇸 pönnukökur
🇰🇿 құймақ
🇬🇪 პანქეიქები
🇦🇿 pankeklər
🇲🇽 panquecas
Word origin
The term 'flapjack' originated in the United States in the early 1600s, derived from the word 'flap' (to flip) and 'jack' (a common man's name). It initially referred to a type of flat cake cooked on a griddle. In British English, 'flapjacks' have a different meaning and are more closely related to oat bars. The popularity of flapjacks has grown over the years, becoming a beloved breakfast and snack option in many households.
See also: flap, flapjack, flapping, unflappable.