batty

[ bat-ee ]

adjective

, Slang.

, bat·ti·er, bat·ti·est.

1. insane; crazy; eccentric.

batty

/ ˈbætɪ /

adjective

1. insane; crazy
2. odd; eccentric

Other Words From

• batti·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of batty¹

bat ² + -y ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of batty¹

C20: from bat ²; compare the phrase have bats in the belfry

Example Sentences

Which of California’s economic initiatives droves conservatives batty the most?

From Los Angeles Times

“Led by Gareth Batty and his coaching staff, led by Rory Burns and the players and everyone else associated with the club.”

From BBC

"It's a whole squad, group of staff coming together and putting in a heck of a lot of work over a long period of time," Surrey head coach Gareth Batty told Radio 5 Live Sports Extra.

From BBC

Batty said the triumph was also a fitting way to mark the end of Alec Stewart's tenure as Surrey director of cricket at The Oval.

From BBC

"He is irreplaceable," Batty added.

From BBC

Related Words

• nuts
• wacky