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cupcake

[kuhp-keyk] / ˈkʌpˌkeɪk /




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His obsession with late-night television is almost endearing, like a child who bursts into tears on their birthday because someone smooshed a cupcake into their cheek.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

“Freeze in ice cube trays or silicone cupcake trays, bag, and label. You will never buy bouillon again.”

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Plus we all saw you dip a cupcake into a bag of Stove Top.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

When she and Elphaba brawl, Grande hurl-plops onto her rival like a cupcake in a food fight.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

Still, I consider the happy-faced cupcake on Stephanie’s apron for a long time.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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