pat-a-cake
1 of 1noun/ˈpætəkeɪk/
Forms:pat-a-cakes
1
a hand-clapping game usually accompanied by a rhyme, where two players clap their hands together in a pattern while reciting the rhyme
Pat-a-cake is a simple hand game often played by children. Two players clap their hands together in a rhythmic pattern while saying a rhyme, usually something like "Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker's man." The players clap their own hands, then clap each other’s hands in specific sequences, often while following the rhythm of the rhyme. The game helps develop coordination, rhythm, and social interaction. Pat-a-cake is often played in a playful and fun manner, making it a popular game for young children.
- The children were laughing as they played pat-a-cake together.
- My daughter loves when I play pat-a-cake with her before bedtime.
- She taught her little brother how to do pat-a-cake while they sat on the floor.
- During the playdate, they spent hours playing pat-a-cake and singing the rhyme.
- The toddler giggled as we played pat-a-cake, trying to mimic the clapping pattern.