flapjack

noun

flap·​jack ˈflap-ˌjak 

: pancake

Synonyms of flapjack

• pancake

Examples of flapjack in a Sentence

for breakfast, there's bacon and flapjacks with syrup

Recent Examples on the Web

Every family carries at least one recipe that is a few generations old for biscuits, cornbread, or flapjacks. —Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 7 June 2026

For breakfast, the Mai Tai flapjacks, served with Kula rum butter syrup, honey passionfruit foam, and island pineapple, are a must-order. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026

Perhaps one of the most noteworthy destinations is Palace Diner, a dining car outfitted with just 15 counter stools and serving tasty buttermilk flapjacks. —Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026

Once your flapjacks are golden brown and pillowy, stack them high and add a little (or a lot) of maple syrup. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026

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

Rhymes for flapjack

• aback
• attack
• backpack
• backtrack
• bareback
• blackjack
• brownback
• buyback
• callback
• cognac
• comeback
• cutback

Kids Definition

flapjack

noun

flap·​jack ˈflap-ˌjak 

: pancake