ketchup

Ketchup is actually from the Cantonese word "ket-zup'" (emphasis on the second syllable) and it means "tomato sauce". It migrated to North America with the workers on the American and Canadian railroads, who often later started chinese restaurants throughout the US and Canadian mid-west.

by vincebyfield October 20, 2003

ketchup

A red, extremeley viscous liquid made from pureed tomatoes that is often used as a condiment. Was considered a vegtable by Former American President Ronald Regan.

While many Europeans enjoy eating their french fries with mayonnaise, Americans prefer to eat their french fries with ketchup.

by Jonathan Chance January 11, 2004

ketchup

A vegetable, as defined by the USDA under the Reagan Administration.

Eat your ketchup and you'll grow big and strong!

by PenguinJockey December 20, 2006

Ketchup

A product made my tomatoes.

I put ketchup on everything.

by Saints October 22, 2003

ketchup

Taking a tomatoe from a burger, shoving it down a girl's pants, smacking their crotch and yelling "KETCHUP"!

Nick stole Kelly's tomatoe, shoved it down her pants and yelled, "KETCHUP!"

She was not happy.

by kmg1185 October 25, 2010

Ketchup

A tomato dipping sauce loved my millions.

Banana: What’s your favorite food?
Skyler: Ketchup
Banana: no way me too! I love ketchup!

by Sherli Damelio January 11, 2021

ketchup

A word used in elementary school when "shut-up" is banned by the administration.

Brian: Hey Marcie, gimme some of those hot cheetos.
Marcie: Ketchup!

by Faithful Elephant November 3, 2009