FAQs
Australian and New Zealand English uses "chips" both for what North Americans call french fries and for what Britons call crisps. When confusion would occur between the two meanings, "hot chips" is used to refer to 'french fries' and just "chips" is used to refer to 'crisps'.
What happened to Smith's crisps in the UK? ›
Smith's Snackvend Stand is the branch of the company that operates vending machines. The Smith's brand in the United Kingdom is now a sub-brand to the main Walkers brand, while in Australia, Smiths is the main brand.
Who owns Smith's chips in Australia? ›
What oil are Smith's chips cooked in? ›
We primarily use sunflower and/or canola oil for cooking our snacks. The entire Smith's potato chip range is cooked in sunflower and/or canola oil.
What is Australian slang for girl? ›
Though it is not as common as it once was, “sheila” is the Australian slang for girl or woman. It originally came from the Irish name Síle, which was exclusively used with women. Nowadays, “sheila” is considered one of the milder Australian slang insults, so it's best not to use it.
What is a chip in Australia? ›
A chip (American English and Australian English) or crisp (British English and Irish English) is a snack food in the form of a crisp, flat or slightly bowl shaped, bite-sized unit. Some chips can be made into dishes and served as an appetizer, side, hors d'oeuvre, etc.
Are Doritos made in Australia? ›
Rest assured, Doritos are made in Australia from carefully selected ingredients that provide you with the unmistakably bold flavour we all know and love. The only thing you need to worry about is whether there'll be enough to go around!
Why is Lay's Smiths in Australia? ›
After Thin's was sold to Snack Brands Australia (owned by Arnotts), Smith's produced a line of potato chips under the Lay's brand for a brief period of time. The Lay's line was eventually rebranded in 2004 as Smith's Crisps, while the traditional Smith's line was renamed Smith's Crinkles.
Where do Smith's chips get their potatoes from? ›
Smith's Chips are proudly Australian made. We use Australian potatoes, grown by Aussie farmers – including a family farm that's been supplying us for over 50 years! Many things have changed since the Smith's Chips' history began in 1931, but one thing remains the same, Smith's are still The Original and the Best.
Are Smiths and Lay's the same? ›
Frito-Lay primarily uses the brand name "Lay's" in the United States, and uses other brand names in some other countries, such as Walkers in the UK and Ireland, and Smith's in Australia.
In terms of regular flavours, we made sure to include Original, Salt & Vinegar, Original (Double Crunch), Chicken, Barbecue, Chilli, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Cheese & Onion, Hot & Spicy Chicken Wings, Crispy Bacon and Ultimate BBQ Ribs.
What does chips mean in slang? ›
in the chips, Slang. wealthy; rich: Don't look down on your old friends now that you're in the chips. when the chips are down, in a discouraging or disadvantageous situation; in bad or pressing times: When the chips are down he proves to be a loyal friend.
Why do people say chips? ›
Chip comes from an Old English word, cipp ("a small piece of wood"). Crisp comes from a Latin word that means "curly." Both words emerged around the same time, on the cusp of the 15th century. In the US, corn chips are made from cornmeal and are thicker and squarer than potato chips, often with a curly "scooping" end.
What is hot chips aussie slang? ›
"Hot chips" especially on a market stand sign would almost always refer to the freshly fried ones. The word "hot" is used on a sign to claim that they are fresh enough to retain their heat. Note that many Australians distinguish French fries as having a smaller cross section than normal chips.
