In Australia and New Zealand, hot chips are what the rest of the world calls french fries — those deep-fried, salted sticks of potato served piping hot, ideally from a fish-and-chip shop. The 'hot' distinguishes them from cold or snack-style crisps (what Australians call 'chips' in a packet). A beloved institution of Antipodean food culture, hot chips from the local chippie, wrapped in butcher's paper and eaten outdoors, are practically a national experience in both countries.
After the football match everyone piled into the fish-and-chip shop and ordered hot chips with chicken salt and gravy.
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(Australia, New Zealand) french fries.
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