tate
/tɑːteɪ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Of video games, a vertical mode.
Noun
Examples
This is a monitor, not a TV - but I LOVE it for gaming purposes as I can easily rotate the screen. I had to unscrew the rotation mechanism and flip it around so that Tate mode games play the right way up.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tate” mean?
Of video games, a vertical mode.
Is “tate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.