Associations to the word «Teacake»

Wiktionary

TEACAKE, noun. (British) A flat, round bread bun, usually containing currants, sultanas or peel and often served toasted and buttered with tea.
TEACAKE, noun. (US) A traditional cookie.
TEACAKE, noun. (Australia) A sweet cake, sometimes sprinkled with cinnamon and caster sugar, often served warm.

Dictionary definition

TEACAKE, noun. Flat semisweet cookie or biscuit usually served with tea.
TEACAKE, noun. Any of various small cakes or cookies often served with tea.

Wise words

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