johnnycake
Americannoun
Regionalisms
See pancake.
Etymology
Origin of johnnycake
An Americanism dating back to 1730–40; of uncertain origin; possibly by folk etymology from earlier jonakin
Vocabulary lists containing johnnycake
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Example Sentences
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Corny as johnnycake, folksy as a country fiddler, persuasive as a television pitchman, he is also both efficient and effective, and he can already count several considerable achievements in his brief Administration.
From Time Magazine Archive
It took a moment for Jonathan to realize that he was being offered some more johnnycake.
From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi
But someone would usually slip a piece of hard bread, cheese, jerked beef, or salt fish and johnnycake in the pocket of his jacket as it hung on its hook.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
“Here you go,” said one of them, reaching out a hand and offering him johnnycake.
From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi
At noon I could not eat my lunch, but I tried to, manfully, and as I munched on the tasteless morsels, salt tears rained on the johnnycake I held in my hand.
From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 03 Little Journeys to the Homes of American Statesmen by Hubbard, Elbert
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