fauxtatoes
/foʊˈteɪtoʊz/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: 0.00 in modern English
20
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A dish of mashed cauliflower used as an alternative to potatoes by followers of a low-carbohydrate diet.
Example Sentences
- "Cauliflower Purée (a.k.a. "Fauxtatoes") This is a wonderful substitute for mashed potatoes with any dish that has a gravy or sauce."
- "Are your kids begging for mashed potatoes with their grilled chicken and Brussels sprouts (hooray for you if your kids eat Brussels sprouts!)? Make a healthier choice by switching to faux-tatoes, a blend of pureed cauliflower and coconut milk."
- "Fauxtatoes are a great stand-in for mashed potatoes, especially if you have a super tasty gravy to soak up."
Etymology
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /foʊˈteɪtoʊz/
- British English: /fəʊˈteɪtəʊz/