Shortcakey
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Resembling or characteristic of shortcake.
"Simple though this method is there is no danger of losing fruit by using it, and the tasty mixture will be found ripe and ready for a midwinter shortcake, which will be, I am assured, as appetizing and as short-cakey as if made in leafy June."
Example
More examples"Simple though this method is there is no danger of losing fruit by using it, and the tasty mixture will be found ripe and ready for a midwinter shortcake, which will be, I am assured, as appetizing and as short-cakey as if made in leafy June."
Etymology
From shortcake + -y.
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