What does johnnycake mean?
Johnnycake means (US) A dense, baked or fried flatbread made of cornmeal..
Johnnycake
/ˈd͡ʒɑː.niːˌkeɪk/ · noun
Meaning
(US) A dense, baked or fried flatbread made of cornmeal..
Example Sentences
So he went away on his journey; and after he had travelled a far way, he met with an old woman that asked him if he would give her a bit of his johnny-cake.
Next mornin' I was up early and when the banker turned out I was fryin' a couple of slices of the pork and had some coffee b'ilin'. Likewise there was a pan of johnnycake in the oven.
Synonyms for johnnycake
Antonyms for johnnycake
Related Words
Word Forms
- johnnycakes
- jonnycake
- jonny cake
- johnny cake
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for johnnycake?
Common synonyms include ashcake, battercake, New England cornbread, corncake.
What is the opposite of johnnycake?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use johnnycake in a sentence?
So he went away on his journey; and after he had travelled a far way, he met with an old woman that asked him if he would give her a bit of his johnny-cake.
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