tater
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Meaning · English
A home run.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Playing 14 seasons in the major leagues, the right-handed-batting Scott was a three-time All-Star and hit 271 home runs, or taters, as he called them.
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 “tater” mean?
A home run.
Is “tater” formal or informal?
tater is generally slang.