go yard

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Meaning · English

To hit a home run.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Question 162: To follow-up on the aforementioned Phillies slugger, in 1980 he set a career high and established a Major League record for home runs by a third baseman when he went yard 48 times.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “go yard” mean?

To hit a home run.

Is “go yard” formal or informal?

go yard is generally slang.