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taters

Taters (adj) means British slang meaning very cold. Example: “Wrap up, it's absolutely taters out there tonight.”

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British slang meaning very cold.
"Wrap up, it's absolutely taters out there tonight."

How to use taters

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSlang, mainly British, for freezing cold weather.

When to use it

Informal spoken slang, short for the older phrase "taters in the mould" (rhyming slang for "cold").

Word forms

more taters comparative, most taters superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “taters” mean?

The word “taters” means british slang meaning very cold. In plain terms, slang, mainly British, for freezing cold weather.

How do you use “taters” in a sentence?

Here is “taters” used in a sentence: “Wrap up, it's absolutely taters out there tonight.”

What part of speech is “taters”?

“Taters” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of taters?

"taters" (adj) means british slang meaning very cold.

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