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

We pictured that: the steamer trunks being bumped down the stairs from the batty attic.

From Literature

Escola said their decision to treat Mrs. Lincoln as a batty harridan comes from a place of self-awareness: They know that they, too, are often considered “obnoxious, grating, a nuisance.”

From New York Times

Okay, it's probably not just about the hyper-famous pop star whose romance with a Super Bowl-bound football player has driven Republicans batty.

From Salon

In his magnificently batty TV series, “I’m a Virgo,” which arrives on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, the screen may be smaller.

From New York Times

Related Words

• nuts
• wacky