Dinger

What does dinger mean?

Home run

A slang term used when someone hits a home run; originates from the sound a ball makes when hit by a metal bat and the damage the ball can inflict whenever it lands; other similar terms for home runs include tater and yard.

Example

Stanton hit a dinger to the upper balcony yesterday, it was the furthest I've ever seen someone hit a ball
Wowzers!

Related Slang

TaterHome run
YardHome run
hrHome run
MLBMajor League Baseball
RBIRuns batted in
WowzersWow

Categories

Sports TermsBaseball
Updated October 8, 2014

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