What does batty mean?
Batty means (slang) Mad, crazy, silly..
Batty
/ˈbæti/ · adjective
Meaning
(slang) Mad, crazy, silly..
Definitions by Sense
- (slang) Mad, crazy, silly.
- (obsolete) Belonging to, or resembling, a bat (mammal).
- (West Indian slang, MLE, MTE) The buttocks or anus.
- (Jamaica, UK, Canada, derogatory) A homosexual man.
- Obsolete form of paddy (“rice”).
Example Sentences
On Sunday’s David Frost Show, Baroness Thatcher looked quite batty to me, eyes rolling.
And from each other look thou lead them thus Till o'er their brows death-counterfeiting sleep With leaden legs and batty wings doth creep.
He kick the boy down and beat the boy back and batty and leg.
For example, recent Jamaican 'raga' lyrics by Buju Banton and Brand Nubian attach the affirmation of black identity to crude animosity towards homosexuality and contain offensive language against the 'batties' as icons of non-blackness.
The rice, or batty, is sown in June, at the commencement of the periodical rains; […]
Synonyms for batty
Antonyms for batty
Related Words
Word Forms
- battier
- battiest
- batties
- bati
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for batty?
Common synonyms include balmy, loony, insane, wacky.
What is the opposite of batty?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use batty in a sentence?
On Sunday’s David Frost Show, Baroness Thatcher looked quite batty to me, eyes rolling.
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