taters in the mould
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Meaning · English
Cold.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The Cat replies, “Well, you wouldn't expect me to appear on your side, would you? It's taters in the mould over there!” by which he means it's cold.
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).
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Common questions
What does “taters in the mould” mean?
Cold.
Is “taters in the mould” formal or informal?
taters in the mould is generally slang.
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