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shappit tatties

plural nounfood

Soft creamy mashed Shetland potatoes

Potatoes crushed or beaten until soft and creamy; a traditional Shetland potato dish.

Example in use

A'll mak shappit tatties for oor tea.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/SHAP-it TAT-eez/

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