Definition. In Australia, chips can refer to 'hot' chips; fried strips of potato. Chips also refer to what are known in other countries as crisps.
Why do Australians call both crisps and fries “chips”? American chips are what the British call crisps, while our British chips are usually shorter and more chunky than the sort called French fries; Australians use chips for both the American and British sorts, distinguishing the latter by calling them hot chips.
Carpintero in Spain; Zimmermann in Germany; Kamuta in Samoa and thợ mộc in Vietnam. The term 'Chippy' is commonly used in Australia and the UK to refer to carpenters. The term is found as far back as the 16th century – no doubt in reference to the wood chips that flew as carpenters worked their magic.
Frito-Lay primarily uses the brand name "Lay's" in the United States, and uses other brand names in certain other countries: Walkers in the UK and Ireland; Smith's in Australia; Chipsy in Egypt and the West Balkans; Tapuchips in Israel; Margarita in Colombia; and Sabritas in Mexico.
A potato chip (North American English and Australian English; often just chip) or crisp (British and Irish English) is a thin slice of potato that has been deep fried, baked, or air fried until crunchy.
Australian and New Zealand English uses "chips" both for what North Americans call french fries and for what Britons call crisps. When confusion would occur between the two meanings, "hot chips" and "cold chips" are used.
The shoe known in Australia as a "thong" is one of the oldest styles of footwear in the world. Worn with small variations across Egypt, Rome, Greece, sub-Saharan Africa, India, China, Korea, Japan and some Latin American cultures, the shoe was designed to protect the sole while keeping the top of the foot cool.
In Australia, potato chips are the favorite snack food and the consumption is very big.
Flake and chips is a standard in Australian fish and chips shops and restaurants.
In the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, Ireland and New Zealand, the term chips is generally used instead, though thinly cut fried potatoes are sometimes called french fries or skinny fries, to distinguish them from chips, which are cut thicker.
Here in Australia, however, McDonald's most prevalent nickname is “Macca's”.
Cracker = Great e.g. "What a cracker of a day." Footy = Football, often Australian Rules Football or Rugby League depending on region.
If you want a bag of what Americans call 'chips' in the UK, just ask for crisps.
In Australia, “football” may refer to any of several popular codes. These include Australian Football, rugby league, rugby union, and association football. As is the case in the United States and Canada, association football has traditionally been referred to in Australia as soccer.
Crisps (UK) / Chips (US)
In the UK, the thin round slices of fried potato that come in packets are called crisps, while in the US these are called chips.
A female kangaroo is known as a ' flyer ' or a ' doe ' and a male kangaroo a ' buck ' or a ' boomer ' (hence the nickname of the Australian men's basketball team, the Boomers). They live in social groups called mobs .
While an Australian will claim their “feesh and cheeps” are tops, New Zealanders will tell you their “fush and chups” takes the cake. You see, we Kiwis turn our short I-sounds into U's, so “fish” becomes fush and “chips” sounds more like chups. Unfortunately for newbies, the vowel fiddling doesn't stop there.
The chip butty originated in the United Kingdom and Ireland but is now popular in other countries such as Australia. You will often find this sandwich for sale in fish and chip shops, but it is super easy to make yourself.
We want to make sure that you receive high quality, great tasting Pringles every time you pop open a can. All Pringles products meet the Australian & NZ Food Standards as well as stringent regulatory requirements for all foods sold locally in our market.
Since 2009, Lay's have been available in Australia exclusively at Costco, where they are available in a single flavour and size (500g plain). They continue to be manufactured in Australia by Smith's.
Frank Smith and George Ensor manufactured the first Smith's Chips in Australia . These men took the humble potato and created an iconic new snack that has captured the hearts and taste buds of Aussies for generations.
In Australia, confectionery refers to any food item that is high in sugar and often used as a sweet treat. Some common examples of confectionery include lollies, chocolates, candies, and sweets.
Sunnies - A term native to Australia and New Zealand to describe sunglasses.