flapjack

noun

flap·​jack ˈflap-ˌjak 

: pancake

Synonyms

• griddle cake
• hotcake
• pancake
• slapjack

Examples of flapjack in a Sentence

for breakfast, there's bacon and flapjacks with syrup

Recent Examples on the Web

How to Make Pumpkin Pancakes from Luke's Diner Adding pumpkin puree to a classic pancake recipe not only makes for a delicious seasonal breakfast but also helps keep your flapjacks extra soft and fluffy. —Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024

Beautifully designed with rustic wood paneling, industrial wrought iron accents, and a vintage Chesterfield sofa, The Rum Runner fits that bill to a T. Flip flapjacks under a gaggle of Edison bulbs, stargaze around the outdoor couch and firepit, or chill out in the six-person hot tub. —Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2024

This handy spatula is ideal for flipping flapjacks, eggs, or burgers from your stove top. —Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024

Otherwise, your nice fluffy flapjack will become tough, dry, and crispy. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

flap entry 2 (in sense "to toss sharply") + the personal name Jack

Note: For the use of the name Jack to denote a range of roles and objects see jack entry 1.

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

flapjack

noun

flap·​jack ˈflap-ˌjak 

: pancake