johnnycake

john·ny·cake

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jon-ee-keyk]
- /ˈdʒɒn iˌkeɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jon-ee-keyk]
- /ˈdʒɒn iˌkeɪk/

Definitions of johnnycake word

noun johnnycake a cake or bread made of corn meal and water or milk, usually cooked on a griddle. 1
noun johnnycake (US) A dense, baked or fried flatbread made of cornmeal. 1
noun johnnycake a kind of thin, flat, corn bread baked on a griddle 0
noun johnnycake any corn bread 0

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Origin of johnnycake

First appearance:

before 1730

One of the 48% newest English words

1730-40, Americanism; probably by folk etymology from earlier jonakin, of obscure origin

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Parts of speech for Johnnycake

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johnnycake popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for johnnycake

noun johnnycake

flat — horizontally level: a flat roof.
cake — A cake is a sweet food made by baking a mixture of flour, eggs, sugar, and fat in an oven. Cakes may be large and cut into slices or small and intended for one person only.
crepe — Crepe is a thin fabric with an uneven surface and is made of cotton, silk, or wool.
waffle — waffling language.
blanket — A blanket is a large square or rectangular piece of thick cloth, especially one which you put on a bed to keep you warm.

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