Question 1

What does "batter up" mean?

Accepted Answer

In baseball, a traditional call from the umpire or announcer signalling the next batter to take their position at home plate.

Question 2

How do you use "batter up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

The umpire shouted 'Batter up!' and the crowd fell silent.

Question 3

Is "batter up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"batter up" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Primarily used as a fixed exclamation by umpires or announcers in baseball to signal the next batter. Outside of baseball, it is sometimes used humorously or metaphorically to mean 'your turn' or 'get ready.'

batter up

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