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I am not a fan of the cupcake image. This idea that you can distract a girl with something frivolous like a cake or shoes or handbags, and she won't be a threat to men.
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Meaning of "cupcake" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CUPCAKE

cupcake  [ˈkʌpˌkeɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CUPCAKE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cupcake is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CUPCAKE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

cupcake

Cupcake

A cupcake is a small cake designed to serve one person, which may be baked in a small thin paper or aluminium cup. As with larger cakes, icing and other cake decorations, such as sprinkles, may be applied.

Definition of cupcake in the English dictionary

The definition of cupcake in the dictionary is a small cake baked in a cup-shaped foil or paper case.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CUPCAKE


ashcake
ˈæʃˌkeɪk
beefcake
ˈbiːfˌkeɪk
bridecake
ˈbraɪdˌkeɪk
carcake
ˈkɑːˌkeɪk
cheesecake
ˈtʃiːzˌkeɪk
corncake
ˈkɔːnˌkeɪk
fishcake
ˈfɪʃˌkeɪk
friedcake
ˈfraɪdˌkeɪk
fruitcake
ˈfruːtˌkeɪk
griddlecake
ˈɡrɪdəlˌkeɪk
hoecake
ˈhəʊˌkeɪk
johnnycake
ˈdʒɒnɪˌkeɪk
jonnycake
ˈdʒɒnɪˌkeɪk
millcake
ˈmɪlˌkeɪk
nocake
ˈnəʊˌkeɪk
oatcake
ˈəʊtˌkeɪk
pancake
ˈpænˌkeɪk
seedcake
ˈsiːdˌkeɪk
shortcake
ˈʃɔːtˌkeɪk
teacake
ˈtiːˌkeɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CUPCAKE

cup
Cup Final
cup size
cup tie
cup-holder
cup-tied
cupbearer
cupboard
cupboard love
CUPE
cupel
cupeler
cupellation
cupelled
cupeller
cupelling
cupferron
cupful
cupgall
cuphead

WORDS THAT END LIKE CUPCAKE

angel cake
birthday cake
cake
carrot cake
chocolate cake
Christmas cake
coffee cake
cream cake
devil´s food cake
fruit cake
hotcake
layer cake
marble cake
oil cake
piece of cake
plumcake
potato cake
pound cake
sponge cake
wedding cake

Synonyms and antonyms of cupcake in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cupcake» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CUPCAKE

Find out the translation of cupcake to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cupcake from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cupcake» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

蛋糕
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

magdalena
570 millions of speakers

English

cupcake
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कप केक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كب كيك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кекс
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

queque
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কাপকেকের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

petit gâteau
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cupcake
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Cupcake
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カップケーキ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

컵 케이크
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cupcake
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cupcake
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கப்கேக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कपकेक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Cupcake
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Cupcake
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кекс
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cupcake
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

cupcake
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kolwyntjie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

cupcake
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

cupcake
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cupcake

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CUPCAKE»

The term «cupcake» is very widely used and occupies the 10.203 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CUPCAKE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «cupcake» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «cupcake» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cupcake

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4 QUOTES WITH «CUPCAKE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word cupcake.
1
Megan Hilty
I totally let myself indulge, but I make little deals with myself. If I have an extra cupcake, I'll run a couple of extra miles. I think it's all about balance and not getting into extremes with dieting and exercising. Having a healthy attitude is important, too!
2
Shay Mitchell
I'll never turn down a red velvet cupcake.
3
Abigail Spencer
I definitely gravitate towards things like vegetables, chicken, brown rice, but I don't deprive myself of anything. If I want a Sprinkles cupcake, I'm having a Sprinkles cupcake. But I'm not going to have one every day... you just have to have a sensible outlook on all of it.
4
Joanna Trollope
I am not a fan of the cupcake image. This idea that you can distract a girl with something frivolous like a cake or shoes or handbags, and she won't be a threat to men.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CUPCAKE»

Discover the use of cupcake in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cupcake and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Hello, Cupcake!
Witty, one-of-a-kind, imaginative cupcake designs using candies from the local convenience store, no baking skills or fancy pastry equipment required.
Karen Tack, Alan Richardson, 2009
2
What's New, Cupcake?: Ingeniously Simple Designs for Every ...
A new collection of creative cupcake projects by the authors of Hello, Cupcake! provides for a variety of special occasions and holidays while featuring comical animal and accessory decorations crafted from edible ingredients. Original.
Karen Tack, Alan Richardson, 2010
3
The Betty Crocker The Big Book of Cupcakes
Betty Crocker The Big Book of Cupcakes features 175 delightful cupcakes, all using new and fun decorating ideas anyone can master and simple ingredients available anywhere.
Betty Crocker, 2012
4
Cupcakes, Cookies, and Pie, Oh, My!
An array of unique cupcake designs explains how to use snack items and common candies to create a variety of confectionery masterpieces to suit any occasion, including birthday towers, a cookie makeup party, and an octopus garden.
Karen Tack, Alan Richardson, 2012
5
Save the Cupcake!
Struggling with her parents' divorce and family's financial crisis, Hayley discovers her talent for baking cupcakes at her grandmother's tea shop at the same time her best friend pursues other friendships and the PTA considers banning ...
Lisa Papademetriou, 2012
6
A Piece of Cake: A Memoir
An inspirational, frequently disturbing memoir of a troubled youth describes how the author fell victim to the ills of the child welfare system and her long and difficult struggle to rebuild her life.
Cupcake Brown, 2006
7
The Cupcake Diaries: Recipes and Memories from the Sisters ...
Sprinkled with delectable recipes, the sisters and stars of the hit TLC show DC Cupcakes, sharing memories and the life lessons they've learned, reveal how their Greek grandmother's love of baking and advice inspired them to follow their ...
Katherine Kallinis, Katherine Kallinis Berman, Sophie Kallinis LaMontagne, 2011
8
Martha Stewart's Cupcakes: 175 Inspired Ideas for Everyone's ...
The book features cupcakes for everyone, every season, and every event: Celebrations (monogram heart cupcakes perfect for an elegant wedding); Birthdays (starfish-on-the-beach cupcakes sure to be a hit at children’s parties); Holidays ...
Martha Stewart Living Magazine, 2011
9
The Cupcake Queen
When Penny moves to Hog's Hollow from New York City, her life changes drastically.
Heather Hepler, 2009
10
Cupcake
This third book about reformed hellion Cyd Charisse is just as unforgettable as Gingerbread and Shrimp.
Rachel Cohn, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CUPCAKE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cupcake is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Aimee's up for cupcake
Aimee's up for cupcake. Bedlingtonshire Community High School pupil Aimee urwin. 13:55 Wednesday 08 July 2015. 0. Have your say ... «New Post Leader, Jul 15»
2
Baking with Mimi: Try this delicious raspberry mojito cupcake recipe
INSPIRED by your favourite summer drink, we've got a yummy raspberry mojito cupcake recipe for you to try! This recipe makes 13 cupcakes ... «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»
3
Chris "Cupcake" For 2016 Bachelor! And No, Not Just Because He's …
And thus, we said goodbye to Chris “Cupcake” Strandburg as Kaitlyn sent him home… on the top of a cliff… in Ireland. Needless to say, he was devastated. «Bustle, Jul 15»
4
Drool over Ranveer Singh in 8 delicious cupcake avatars on his …
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh born on July 6, 1985 turned 30 on Monday. The birthday boy is known for his quirkiness and full of energy ... «India.com, Jul 15»
5
"Cupcake Boss" challenge for kids ignited creativity
On Monday, July 6 kids in the “ICE Enrichment Academy” in Mitchell participated in a “Cupcake Boss” challenge at the Inventive Media building ... «Kotatv, Jul 15»
6
Heron Lake youth wins cupcake contest
Ryan Fauglid, 12, owon a create- a-cupcake contest put on by Oh My Cupcakes! out of Sioux Falls with his recipe for peach cobbler cupcakes. «Worthington Daily Globe, Jul 15»
7
Croissants Cupcake Contest Goes To Good Cause
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., June 25, 2015 — Croissants Bistro & Bakery's 4th Annual Cupcake Eating Contest is teaming up with the Reggie ... «WBTW - Myrtle Beach and Florence SC, Jul 15»
8
Pull-apart caterpillar cupcake cake
CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) – Pull-apart cupcake cakes are a fun way to serve up dessert at your summer parties! Nancy Parent, Owner ... «wwlp.com, Jul 15»
9
Mashup alert: cupcake-infused ice cream at Casey's Cupcakes
Cupcake-infused ice cream is a two-day process that marries the flavors and silky texture of cupcakes into ice cream form. The cupcakes sit on ... «OCRegister, Jul 15»
10
Wet Paint and Palette to open in former Cupcake Zoo spot in …
KALAMAZOO, MI -- The retail space that housed Cupcake Zoo on South Street in downtown Kalamazoo is being renovated for use as a ... «MLive.com, Jul 15»

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