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Definition of snickerdoodle

snickerdoodle

/ˈsnɪk.ɚˌduː.dəl/
snick · er · doo · dle
Plural:snickerdoodles
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snickerdoodle Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A type of drop cookie made with butter or oil, sugar, and flour, characterized by being rolled in cinnamon sugar before baking to create a cracked surface.

Example

"She filled the kitchen with the warm scent of cinnamon after pulling a fresh batch of snickerdoodles from the oven."

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• Nearby Words

sneezy
snick
snicker
snickerdoodle
snide
snidely
snideness

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 19th century American English. Origin is uncertain, but it is likely a whimsical, nonsensical compound characteristic of New England baking traditions. Some etymologists suggest it may be a corruption of the German word 'Schneckennudel' (a snail-like pastry).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snickerdoodle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snickerdoodle
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