Pat-a-cake

/ˈpætəˌkeɪk/ noun

Definition

A clapping game where you clap your hands with someone else while singing a special song about baking a cake.

Etymology

This comes from pretending to 'pat' or shape a cake with your hands.

Kelly Says

Pat-a-cake is like baking a pretend cake with your hands! You clap and sing about the baker's man making a yummy cake - clap, clap, clap goes the song!

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