2. Noun. (chiefly Scotland) mashed swede (turnip in Scotland), especially when served with tatties (potatoes) and haggis. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Neeps
1. neep [n] - See also: neep
Lexicographical Neighbors of Neeps
Literary usage of Neeps
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Vanguard: A Tale of Korea by James Scarth Gale (1904)
"... XXX THE TOK-neeps IT was a hearty welcome that Willis got on his entrance once
more to the city of Ping-yang. Even the old market men, who never thought ..."
2. Vagabond Songs and Ballads of Scotland: With Many Old and Familiar Melodies by Robert Ford (1901)
""Hotch-potch, sir." "How is it made?" " Weel, there's mutton intill't, and neeps
intill't, and carrots intill't and " " Yes, yes," said the Prince, ..."
3. Specimens of Middle Scots by George Gregory Smith (1902)
"... which holds to the present day in Aberdeenshire (eg, ' this neeps' for ' thir
neeps' (C.Sc.), these turnips; 'that neeps' for 'thae neeps' (C.Sc.), ..."
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