Potatoes.
Tatties
TAT-eez
ˈtatiːz
Noun
Example Sentences
"Mince and tatties."
"Mashing the tatties."
Etymology & History
Scots word for potatoes, shortened from "potatoes" with characteristic Scots pronunciation. Standard Scottish term used for centuries.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1700s
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Language
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Formality
neutral
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