tater
/ˈteɪtə
/(British also tatie /ˈteɪti/)
noun informal
A potato: a dish of boiled taters...
- You've got your regular old taters, sweet potatoes, faro - even lotus root makes it into the dish.
- The folk about had their own taties and veg. and although many had the coal, local peats were in demand.
- It actually went quite well with the potato starter, a dish of boiled taters and sliced boiled eggs served in a creamy sauce that contrasted well with the ceviche's sharp citrus-y zing.
Origin
Mid 18th century: alteration.