slapjack

noun

ˈslap-ˌjak How to pronounce slapjack (audio)
Definition of slapjacknext
as in pancake
a flat cake made from thin batter and cooked on both sides (as on a griddle) had a big plate of slapjacks with syrup for breakfast on his birthday

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Recent Examples of slapjack The indictment says that Perna — armed with a club known as a slapjack — and an unidentified member of his crew followed Cantin to a strip mall in Passaic County and attacked him in the parking lot. — NBC News, 16 Dec. 2020
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pancake
Noun
  • Hur asked longtime fans and consulted old menus to ensure many of the signature dishes will return, including the coleslaw and the pancakes.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Add a label to the jar and include the instructions on the opposite page as well for making the pancakes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of pancake

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“Slapjack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slapjack. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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