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.