potato eater

noun — 2 senses

potato eater

noun

Etymology The potato became a staple crop in Ireland in the 19th century due to its quick growth, as most Irish farmers back then had little land to grow their own crops.

1

Derogatory, Offensive, Slang, Sometimes An Irish person.

2

Derogatory, Sometimes A peasant.

Related terms
bean-eater, beaner, rice-eater

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