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flapjack

5 synonyms for flapjack, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A sweet baked bar made from oats, butter, syrup and sugar.

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Etymology

Formed from flap ("to toss sharply") and jack ("generic object"); it is so called because it is flipped and caught in the griddle once one side is done.

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