blind as a bat
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Nearly totally blind; having a very poor sense of vision.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"D'you know what? I'm blind. Thash what I am - blind's a bat. Everybody's blind's a bat. 'Cept you. Why aren't you blind's a bat?" "I don't know," I told 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 “blind as a bat” mean?
Nearly totally blind; having a very poor sense of vision.
Is “blind as a bat” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.