"Pancake Tuesday" means: The Irish, Canadian, and Australian name for Shrove Tuesday — the day before Ash Wednesday when people traditionally make and eat pancakes b.... This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.