like hot cakes
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Meaning · English
Synonym of quickly, especially in the context of sales or consumption.
Register: colloquial
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
These new toys should go like hot cakes.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “like hot cakes” mean?
Synonym of quickly, especially in the context of sales or consumption.
Is “like hot cakes” formal or informal?
like hot cakes is generally colloquial.