Spuds

See also: spuds

English

Etymology

Blend of Spurs +‎ spud.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /spʌdz/
• Rhymes: -ʌdz

Proper noun

Spuds

1. (soccer, derogatory) Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
   • 2005 April 16, Roo, “Quick update...”, in uk.sport.football.clubs.liverpool‎^[1] (Usenet):

     Robbie Keane makes it Liverpool 1-2 Spuds.

   • 2013 December 5, Baldoni, “heh heh heh”, in alt.sports.soccer.arsenal‎^[2] (Usenet):

     The Spuds and Man Utd posters (with the exception of Jenkins) are all keeping their heads down on account of their respective teams poor form.

   • 2022 October 8, Ryan Tailor, “Arsenal and Tottenham fans argue as Spurs accused of 'stealing William Saliba chant'”, in Daily Express‎^[3]:

     @DanColly added: "Think the Spuds fans enjoyed the Saliba song last week. But they sing it for Bissouma after clipping a cross straight out of play."