batman
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Meaning · English
To climb up or down a rope free hand (i.e. as Batman does).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
At 16,200 feet I batmanned madly down the fixed ropes, stopping constantly to catch my breath, not sure how much longer I could continue.
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 “batman” mean?
To climb up or down a rope free hand (i.e. as Batman does).
Is “batman” formal or informal?
batman is generally slang.