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Spud Definition & Meaning

spud
noun
  1. an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
  2. a sharp hand shovel for digging out roots and weeds
verb
  1. initiate drilling operations, as for petroleum; "The well was spudded in April"
  2. produce buds, branches, or germinate; "the potatoes sprouted"

"Spud" in song lyrics

See how spud is used in real songs:

  • "Thug I'll silence your mug, With an Idaho spud"
    Leathafase — Lionheart
  • "P.O came through with Spud"
    Pooh-Man — Let's Ride
  • "tamping spud"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with spud

Usage tips for "spud"

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Frequently asked questions

What does spud mean?
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland a sharp hand shovel for digging out roots and weeds initiate drilling operations, as for petroleum; "The well was spudded in April" produce buds, branches, or germinate; "the potatoes sprouted"
What part of speech is spud?
Spud is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does spud have?
Spud has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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