batty

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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.