Definitions for: Spud


[n] a sharp hand shovel for digging out roots and weeds
[n] an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
[v] produce buds, branches, or germinate; of plants



Webster (1913) Definition: Spud, n.
A potato. [Colloq.]


Spud, n. [Cf. Dan. spyd a spear.]
1. A sharp, narrow spade, usually with a long handle, used by
farmers for digging up large-rooted weeds; a similarly
shaped implement used for various purposes.

My spud these nettles from the stone can part.
--Swyft.

2. A dagger. [Obs.] --olland.

3. Anything short and thick; specifically, a piece of dough
boiled in fat. [Local, U.S.]

Synonyms: bourgeon, burgeon forth, germinate, Irish potato, murphy, potato, pullulate, shoot, sprout, stump spud, tater, white potato

See Also: baked potato, french fries, french-fried potatoes, fries, grow, hand shovel, jacket, mashed potato, root vegetable, solanaceous vegetable, Solanum tuberosum, Uruguay potato, white potato vine

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