batty Meaning & Definition
What Does Batty Mean?
Batty is an adjective that means Mad, crazy, silly. It is also used to mean Belonging to, or resembling, a bat (mammal). As a noun, it means The buttocks or anus. As a noun, it means Obsolete form of paddy (“rice”).
Batty: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbæti/ |
| Synonyms | balmy, loony and insane |
| Plural | batties |
| Comparative / superlative | battier, battiest |
Batty Definition (Adjective)
- Mad, crazy, silly.
- Belonging to, or resembling, a bat (mammal).
Batty as a Noun
- The buttocks or anus.
- A homosexual man.
Noun
- Obsolete form of paddy (“rice”).
Noun
- (West Indian slang) The buttocks or anus.
Synonyms of Batty
Word Forms & Grammar
batty (comparative battier, superlative battiest)
batty (plural batties)
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Words That Rhyme With Batty
Origin of Batty
Origin 1: From bat + -y. In sense “insane”, attested 1903, from expression have bats in one's belfry,[1] from tendency of bats to fly around erratically. Compare also batshit (“insane”) and squirrelly (“jumpy, eccentric”).
Origin 2: From bottom, possibly influenced by botty or butt.[2]
Frequently Asked Questions About Batty
Is batty an adjective or a noun?
Batty is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for batty?
Close synonyms of batty are balmy, loony and insane. See the full list of batty synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of batty?
The plural of batty is batties.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of batty?
The comparative form is battier and the superlative form is battiest.