Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cupcake

/ˈkʌpkeɪk/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.35 in modern English

Syllables
cup-cake
IPA
/ˈkʌpkeɪk/
17
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An attractive young woman.

Slang

noun

A weak or effeminate man.

Slang

noun

A term of endearment.

Informal

verb

To flirt; to talk or act amorously or intimately.

Intransitive verb; Slang

verb

To flirt with; to talk or act amorously or intimately to.

Slang; Transitive verb

verb

To mash a cupcake at; to cover with cupcake.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From cup + cake.

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce cupcake?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkʌpkeɪk/.
What does cupcake mean?
A small cake baked in a usually paper container shaped like a cup, often with icing on top.
Where does cupcake come from?
From cup + cake.

How to pronounce cupcake

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