Flapjack

/ˈflæp.dʒæk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A flat cake made of oatmeal, syrup, and often butter, baked until firm and then cut into squares.

I brought a homemade flapjack for the hike, perfect for an energy boost.

A type of pancake, particularly in some regions of the UK and Canada.

We enjoyed delicious flapjacks drizzled with maple syrup for breakfast.

A slang term used in some regions, referring to a young person or child.

The flapjacks were running around the playground, having the time of their lives.

The term flapjack is derived from the combination of 'flap' and 'jack', referring to a flat cake or other similar food.

flapjack in the pan

Refers to a pancake being cooked.

flapjack time

A casual reference to snack time.

pancake

A flat cake made from a batter and cooked on a hot surface.

oatmeal

A dish made from oats, typically served hot.

bar

A solid piece of food, often rectangular, that is easy to hold and eat.

A term for someone who is clumsy or awkward.

He's such a flapjack, always tripping over his own feet.