Affectionate term for a baby or small child. The history of this phrase is lost in the mists of time but possibly stems from the slang term for potato. Two children may be referred to as Spud and Spud junior.
by Rob. Holton June 07, 2013
A particularly inneffective person, thing or action. Usually in the sporting arena but can be used for a variety of professions.
by lovedear July 22, 2009
by lundkhau May 25, 2016
Slang for clipless cycling pedals. It originated from a corruption of the initials SPD (Shimano Pedaling Dynamcs), which was expanded as an acronym to become "spud". Now it is used more generally when referring to clipless pedals, regardless of brand.
by rutrophil February 21, 2012
Spudding is a sexual fetish where you incorporate any form of potato into your foreplay. This could be anywhere from raw spuds to week old fries.
by Lizbo the lezbo November 06, 2020
A hole in a sock. This is due to the appearance of the foot through that hole being likened to that of a potato. Most noticeable with heavy contrasts of skin colour to sock colour. This may well be a south of Britain colloquial term, but this hasn't been firmly established.
"Why don't you take your shoes off?"
"My socks are covered in spuds."
"I don't think I've got one sock in my drawer that ain't got a spud in it."
"My socks are covered in spuds."
"I don't think I've got one sock in my drawer that ain't got a spud in it."
by Squid'N'Onion September 30, 2011