Jacket potato

Jacket potato

/หŒdส’รฆkษชt pษ™หˆteษชtษ™สŠ/
Noun United Kingdom

A baked potato.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Jacket potato, that is."
"I've never seen such a Jacket potato in all my life."

Etymology & History

British term for baked potato, from the potato keeping its skin 'jacket' during cooking. Americans say 'baked potato'. The term emerged in the 20th century. Common British pub and cafรฉ food, served with various fillings (beans, cheese, tuna). More British terminology specificity.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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