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catsup


Meanings
  • noun

    Sweet and tangy condiment made from cooked tomatoes, vinegar, and sugar.

    - "She added catsup to her hamburger."
    - "The catsup stained the tablecloth."
    - "What type of sauce do you prefer on your fries: ketchup or catsup?"

Rhymes
Words rhyming with catsup
ketchup , chutney , putty
Variants
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catsup , catsups , ketchup , catchup , catchups , ketchups
Etymology
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The origin of the word catsup can be traced back to the Malay word 'ketchap', which means 'pickled fish'. The word evolved over time to refer to various types of pickled sauces, including tomato catsup.


Trivia
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  1. Catsup was first introduced in the United States in the 1830s.

  2. The largest bottle of catsup ever made weighed over 35,000 pounds and was over 30 feet tall.

  3. Heinz is the largest producer of catsup in the world, producing over 650 million bottles annually.


Related Concepts
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  1. ketchup: A type of condiment made from cooked and mashed fruits or vegetables, often mixed with vinegar, sugar, and spices.


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Catsup, also known as tomato ketchup, is a popular condiment in many countries, especially in the United States and the Philippines. It is often served with fries, hamburgers, hot dogs, and other savory dishes. In the Philippines, catsup is also used as a dipping sauce for fried fish and other seafood.

How to Memorize "catsup"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a red bottle with the label 'catsup' on it. Imagine the texture and taste of the sauce as you pour it onto your food.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'catsup' with hamburgers, fries, and other savory dishes. Remember that it is a sweet and tangy sauce.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Up High' to remember that catsup is a condiment typically served with savory dishes. Another mnemonic is 'Cats Up In Tomatoes' to remind you that catsup is made from tomatoes.


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