Definition

A small pastry that is cooked by being deep-fried in oil until it is golden brown and crispy.

Example

I enjoyed a delicious friedcake at the fair yesterday.

Conversation

Have you ever tried a friedcake?

No, I haven't. What's it like?

It's a small deep-fried pastry that's super delicious!

That sounds amazing! I need to find some.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Friedcake → The word is formed from 'fried' (the past participle of 'fry', which comes from Old English 'fryrian', meaning to cook in hot fat) and 'cake' (from Old Norse 'kaka', meaning a baked flour confection). The term 'friedcake' refers to a cake that is cooked in hot fat, typically resulting in a crispy exterior.

Memory Tip

Imagine cooking a cake in hot fat — that's what 'friedcake' means, combining the idea of frying ('fryrian') with a baked treat ('kaka').

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