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Chips
Meaning
Canadian SlangDeep South USMidwest USBritish EnglishEast Coast USTexas SlangNew Zealand SlangAustralian SlangWest Coast USSouthern USAfrican EnglishSouth AfricanAsian English

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.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
fritters
potato chips
chips ahoy
potato wedges
rugged chips
snack chips
potato crisps
crunchies
crispy snacks
snack
munchies
treats
nibbles
pommes frites
crispy potato strips
crispy treats
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