Why do people call ketchup 'catsup'?

Question

Is there a story behind this? Please tell me, I'm curious

Answer 1

its the UK way of saying it..

Answer 2

The word entered the English language in England during the late seventeenth century, appearing in print as catchup and later as ketchup.

Answer 3

the same happens when they call stupid people estupidos ;)

hope this helped :D

Answer 4

If you look in the stores it is spelled both ways depending on the brand. I think heinz says ketchup and delmonte says catsup. The off brands have it both ways also.

Answer 5

I don't. I call it ketchup.

Answer 6

lol.. sometimes my aunt says catsup.. it makes me laugh and then i correct her.. i say ketchup..

Answer 7

uhh

i dont say 'catsup'

i say ketchup

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Answer 8

it's like saying tomato or tomahhto.

I think catsup is the traditional spelling.

back in the day, apple was spelled apal.