Literal Meaning

Thin slices of potato that have been deep-fried or baked until crunchy, often served as a snack.

Actual Meaning

Thick-cut fried potato strips served hot - what Americans call 'fries'

Context

Used when referring to snack food, especially in casual settings.

Examples

• "I'm going to grab a bag of chips for the game tonight."
• "We should stop by the store to pick up chips for the party."
• "Do you want some chips with your sandwich?"

Tips

• When talking about chips in a Canadian context, the focus is often on sharing or casual eating, so it's a good way to engage with others over food.
• In Canada, 'chips' generally refers to what Americans call 'potato chips', so don’t be surprised if you hear it used this way.
• It's common for Canadians to have chips as a snack, especially during social events like watching sports or having a picnic.