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johnnycake

or john·ny cake

[ jon-ee-keyk ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Northern U.S.

an unleavened cake or bread made of cornmeal and water or milk, usually cooked on a griddle.

An Americanism dating back to 1730–40; of uncertain origin; possibly by folk etymology from earlier jonakin

She was slicing hot johnnycake with a knife in the pan; and now looked up at him with eyes full of curiosity.

The steaks were capital; and as for the johnnycake, nobody in all Benton Valley could beat aunt Judith at that sort of thing.

Ye'll find a haunch of venison in the cupboard that I roasted to-day, and some johnnycake; I doubt ef either be cold.

I guess my coffees biled sufficient, and Im about to fry me a mess of bacon and johnnycake.

He was a tremendous big feller, said MGraw, heaping a tin plate with johnnycake and pouring bacon grease over it.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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