British national dish of battered fried fish and chips (thick-cut fries).
Fish and chips
Etymology & History
British national dish of battered fried fish and chips (thick-cut fries). The combination emerged in the 1860s, combining Jewish fried fish tradition with chipped potatoes. Fish and chip shops ('chippies') became working-class staples. Cultural icon, wrapped in newspaper traditionally. Survived as non-rationed food during WWII.
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General British
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Mild
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Slang
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