potato
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To hit very hard; to pummel.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Bradshaw doesn't find much humour in it though, and beats the tar out of Dustin, potatoing him with every blow.
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 “potato” mean?
To hit very hard; to pummel.
Is “potato” formal or informal?
potato is generally slang.