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Flapjacks: meaning, definitions and examples

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flapjacks

 

[ ˈflæpˌdʒæk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,536, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.