fish and chips

noun, plural in form but singular in construction

ˌfi-shᵊn-ˈchips

: fried fish and french fried potatoes

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1876, in the meaning defined above

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fish-and-chips

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: fried fish and french fried potatoes

Last Updated: 4 Nov 2025 - Definition revised

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