Crisps are called crisps because its a vegetable made crispy, it isnt strictly potato.![]()
Source?
Where I come from crisps are made from potatoes. Also, look on any packet of nik naks etc and its listed as snacks not crisps iirc (though feel free to disprove that statement as it is entirely drawn from my hatred of said snacks and not based on any fact i have to hand)
Edit, monster munch "baked Corn Snack"![]()
Walkers crisps "Baked Potato snack"![]()
Ah thats different, because Walkers aren't very crispWalkers crisps "Baked Potato snack"![]()
Scampi Fries = Epic Win.
Ah thats different, because Walkers aren't very crisp![]()
Beef hula hoops
They all say Potato snack, Pedant tbh![]()
crisp (POTATO) UK Show phonetics
noun [C usually plural] (US (potato) chip)
a very thin, often round piece of fried potato, sometimes flavoured, and sold especially in plastic bags:
Tayto Cheese & Onion.
I should close this thread now because I win.
Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
yes I am board just waiting for a house party to start at 7.
a piece of food, esp. a cookie, that is thin and crisp or contains a crunchy ingredient
American website, American English.YourDictionary.com
http://www.yourdictionary.com/crisp
Dictionary definitions arent an accurate source.![]()
American website, American English.![]()