tattie
/ˈtati
/noun informal, chiefly Scottish
A potato: a hot plate of tatties ‘n’ mince...
- When I was three, in 1967, I favoured mince and tatties, cheesy potatoes and chicken soup with rice.
- Meals such as mince and tatties (ground beef and boiled or mashed potatoes) and homemade curries are common, along with take-out options.
- Most nights, it was meat with tatties and another veg.
Origin
Late 18th century: alteration.