Scallop

n.

Heard in Waterford

A thick potato-slice, coated in batter and deep fried. Available in all good chippers around Waterford. A chipper of noteworthiness will also throw in a handful of chips for free.

In use

Do you want scallops with yer salt and vinegar boy!

Posh English

Would you care for some battered potato rounds to accompany your salt and vinegar, my good fellow?

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