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Neeps
NEEPS
Meaning in Scotland
Turnips or swedes, especially when served as part of a meal.
In common food usage, neeps often refers to swede rather than small white turnips.
Natural examples
How Neeps appears in context
- The haggis came with neeps and tatties.
- Mash the neeps with a little butter.
Context profile
Tone, setting, audience, and caution
Context-dependent; examples show common everyday force.
Conversation, local writing, or Scottish institutional use depending on the entry.
Recognizable to many Scottish speakers, with uneven regional frequency.
In common food usage, neeps often refers to swede rather than small white turnips.
Common patterns
Phrases built around this meaning
- neeps and tatties
- mashed neeps
- haggis and neeps
Related meanings
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Evidence
Sources used for this entry
- Essential Scots-English DictionaryDictionaries of the Scots Language
Authoritative general reference with English definitions for thousands of Scots words and regional labels.