baity
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Angry, bad-tempered.
Register: dated, slang
Examples
Oh, sir—uncle is such a batey old chap. It was a spree! I never saw him so mad!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “baity” mean?
Angry, bad-tempered.
Is “baity” formal or informal?
baity is generally dated, slang.