Spuds

//spʌdz// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of spud form-of, plural
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Tottenham Hotspur F.C. derogatory

    "Robbie Keane makes it Liverpool 1-2 Spuds."

Example

More examples

"A group representing potato farmers said they're expecting harvests to be 25 percent smaller than last year and warned that the losses may lead not only to more expensive but also shorter French fries—because the spuds are so small this year."

Etymology

Blend of Spurs + spud.

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