English · Slang Attested 18+

batshit

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Meaning · English

Extreme irrationality or unreasonableness, insanity, craziness.

⚠ Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Yvette Cooper, the shadow home secretary, suggested Cleverly had previously privately referred to the Rwanda plan as “batshit”, a jibe not explicitly denied by Cleverly.

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 “batshit” mean?

Extreme irrationality or unreasonableness, insanity, craziness.

Is “batshit” formal or informal?

batshit is generally slang, vulgar.

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