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because they are "chips" off the potato. like a wood chip.

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Why are chips called chips not potato chunks?

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Potato chips were originally called "crisp" or "crisps" in the UK, while in the US, they were referred to simply as "potato chips." The invention of potato chips is credited to George Crum in 1853, who created them as a response to a customer's complaint about soggy fried potatoes. The name "potato chips" became widely adopted as the snack gained popularity.


Where does potato chips come from?

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Are crisps a meal?

Potato crisps (in the US they are called potato chips) are a snack rather than a meal.


Are poker chips called poker crisps in the UK?

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