What does SPUDS mean?

Spuds

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

• A slang term for potatoes.
• Short for "spudding," which is a drilling technique used in the oil and gas industry.

Pronunciations:

• US: /spʌdz/
• UK: /spʌdz/

Origin and Usage:

The term "spuds" as a slang term for potatoes originated in the mid-1800s in the United States. It is believed to have come from the Dutch word "spuit," which means "pump" or "squirt." The term "spudding" in the oil and gas industry comes from the use of a drilling tool called a "spud," which is used to drill the first few feet of a well.

Synonyms:

• Potatoes
• Taters
• Spudniks (informal)

Related Words:

• Spume
• Spurs
• Spurn
• Spurt
• Spacy

Example Sentences:

• She peeled the spuds and boiled them for dinner.
• The drilling crew used a spud to start the well.