batty
1 antonym for batty — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Crazy, eccentric, or slightly mad.
Antonyms
How to use batty
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a batty old man
batty idea
go batty
Etymology
From "bat" (the animal) plus "-y," popularised by the phrase "bats in one's belfry," describing bats flying erratically — first used to mean "insane" in the early 1900s.
Full origin of batty →Frequently asked questions
What does “batty” mean?
The word “batty” means crazy, eccentric, or slightly mad. In plain terms, a casual, slightly affectionate way to call someone or something crazy or odd.
How do you pronounce “batty”?
“Batty” is pronounced BA-tee (/ˈbæti/ in IPA).
How do you use “batty” in a sentence?
Here is “batty” used in a sentence: “He has some pretty batty ideas about how to run the business.”
What part of speech is “batty”?
“Batty” is an adjective.
Where does the word “batty” come from?
The word “batty” dates back to around 1900. From "bat" (the animal) plus "-y," popularised by the phrase "bats in one's belfry," describing bats flying erratically — first used to mean "insane" in the early 1900s.
