batty
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Mad, crazy, silly.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He had left too fast. He must have seen the girl. He couldn't be sure she was too batty to see him.
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 “batty” mean?
Mad, crazy, silly.
Is “batty” formal or informal?
batty is generally slang.