shoofly

/ˈʃuːflaɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of molasses-based sweet or a type of cake made with molasses

“The shoofly pie was a traditional dessert in the American South.”

2. verb

to move or glide smoothly

“The skater shooflyed across the ice, her blades barely making a sound.”

Synonyms

  • molasses cake
  • sweet cake

Antonyms

  • bitter dessert
  • savory cake