Potato

chips. In the UK and Ireland, what people in America call French fries are called “chips” and are famously served alongside fried fish. Does Ireland… Read More »What Do They Call Fries In Ireland?

French fries are referred to as “chips” in Ireland and potato chips are called “crisps” . What does chips mean in Ireland? In the UK… Read More »Do Irish People Say Chips?

In the UK and Ireland they’re called crisps. They’re generally thinner than their American counterparts, and soaked in water before frying to remove much of… Read More »Do Irish Call Chips Crisps?

They may be known as chips or potato chips in other countries, but to us Irish folk, they will always be known as crisps. What… Read More »What Is A Crisp In Ireland?

Gargle. Gargle is a slang term for beer or alcohol. You can “have a gargle” if you’re having a drink or be “on the gargle”… Read More »What Do The Irish Call A Glass Of Beer?

Potatoes are native to the Andes Mountains of South America. We call them Irish potatoes because the potato was first brought back to Europe in… Read More »Why Do People Call Potatoes Irish?

In the UK and Ireland, what people in America call French fries are called “chips” and are famously served alongside fried fish. Do Irish people… Read More »What Do Irish People Call Fries?

A press used to hold things, or gather them together. In Ireland, it still does. The word makes more sense than a cupboard not made… Read More »Why Do Irish People Call A Cupboard A Press?

In Britain in the 1800’s, there was a group of activists who were dedicated to stamping out the potato. they called themselves the Society for… Read More »Why Do Irish People Call Potatoes Spuds?

Spud is a common nickname for the potato. What is spud slang for? (slang, usually in the plural) A testicle. Why is potato called a… Read More »Is Spud A Potato Slang?