potato

Definition

  • noun: a round root of a plant that has brown, yellow, or red skin and white or yellow flesh and that is eaten as a vegetable
  • noun: an erect South American herb ('Solanum tuberosum') of the nightshade family widely cultivated for its edible starchy tuber
  • synonyms: sweet potato, potato bug

Examples

  • He tried to avoid taking a strong stand on political 'hot potatoes' like abortion.

  • She's growing carrots and 'potatoes' in her garden this year.

  • I had a sandwich and a bag of 'potato chips' for lunch.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Hey, Mongo! Keep your paws off my wife! Hey! Let go of me, you drooling doofus! Not him. l think this potato needs to learn himself some manners. Take him to the box. Hey! Put me down, you moron! Where are you taking me? Bad baby! Bad baby! (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3
  • (..) They just love new toys, now, don't they? ''Love''? We've been chewed, kicked, drooled on. Just look at my pocketbook! Well, here's the thing, sweet potato. You ain't leavin' Sunnyside. ''Sweet potato''! Who do you think you're talking to? l have over accessories, and l deserve more respect... (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3