NYT Dictionary
FLAPJACK
/ˈflæpd͡ʒæk/NounFLAP-jackflap-jack · 2 syllablesGrade 3
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
A pancake.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019.