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General Slang
chips
CHIPS · noun · informal
Hot chips / fries (or fish and chips)
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Definitions
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Thick-cut fried potato chips (fries); 'fish and chips' is the classic Kiwi takeaway.
“Grab a scoop of chips from the takeaway, eh.”
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chips In A Sentence
Grab a scoop of chips from the takeaway, eh.
Origin & Usage
British and Australasian 'chips' for thick fried potato pieces.
Variants
hot chips
People Also Ask
What does chips mean in New Zealand?
In New Zealand 'chips' means thick-cut fried potato pieces, what Americans call fries; 'fish and chips' is the classic Kiwi takeaway.
Are chips the same as fries?
Roughly, yes, but Australasian chips are typically thicker-cut than American-style fries.
What is a scoop of chips?
It's a serving of hot chips from a takeaway, often bought as a shared portion wrapped in paper.
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