flapjack

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English

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(British) Flapjacks with added dried fruit

Etymology

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From flap (to toss sharply) +‎ jack (generic object). So called from the process of baking it by flipping and catching it in the griddle when done on one side.[1][2]

Pronunciation

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Noun

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flapjack (plural flapjacks)

  1. (US) A pancake.
    Sven ordered a stack of flapjacks with maple syrup, two strips of bacon, and an egg, sunny side up.
  2. (British) A bar made of (though not limited to) rolled oats, butter, golden syrup, and brown sugar, baked in a tray.

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References

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  1. ^ flapjack”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
  2. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “flapjack”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.