batmobile

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

To move or proceed as if in the Batmobile

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

We knew they were coming to children's records. It was only a matter of time before Bruce Wain^([sic]) and Dick Grayson would come Batmobiling off the turntable.

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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To put up an emotional or intellectual shield, especially to protect oneself from something that makes one uncomfortable.

Register: dated, slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “batmobile” mean?

To move or proceed as if in the Batmobile

Is “batmobile” formal or informal?

batmobile is generally slang.