What is another word for Slapjack?

Pronunciation: [slˈapd͡ʒak] (IPA)

Slapjack, also known as slap, is a classic card game that involves quick reflexes and a bit of luck. While the game is commonly referred to as slapjack, it goes by different names in different regions. Some popular synonyms for the word slapjack include snap, snapjack, whackjack, smacks, and slap. The game is also known as slap-happy, slap-out, and slap-flush. Children may refer to it as slap flip, slap down, or even just slaps. Whatever the name, the game remains a timeless favorite among players of all ages and continues to be enjoyed in homes, schools, and all sorts of social gatherings.

What are the hypernyms for Slapjack?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    card game, game, family game, Competitive game, entertainment activity.

Usage examples for Slapjack

At last the table was nearly filled with a motley assemblage of men and women, and the Slapjack, hot and steaming, was carried in by the black cooks.
"Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands"
Mary Seacole Commentator: W. H. Russell
Perhaps some dainty fellow prefers the more imposing "Slapjack."
"Detailed Minutiae of Soldier life in the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865"
Carlton McCarthy
About the time the last scrap of "Slapjack" and the last spoonful of "slosh" are disposed of, the unhappy foragers return.
"Detailed Minutiae of Soldier life in the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865"
Carlton McCarthy

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