1. A turnip, especially as grown in Scotland or Northern England.
Usage: chiefly Scottish and Northern English; informal

Examples

• The farmer planted neeps in the field for the winter harvest.
• In Scotland, neeps are a traditional side dish served with haggis.
• She boiled the neeps until they were soft enough to mash.
• The recipe calls for diced neeps and carrots.
• Local markets sell fresh neeps in the autumn.