adj
batshit
BAT-shiht
Batshit (adj) means Vulgar slang: completely crazy or irrational, often used for dramatic emphasis. Example: “The plot goes completely batshit in the final act.”
adj
1
Vulgar slang: completely crazy or irrational, often used for dramatic emphasis.
"The plot goes completely batshit in the final act."
adv
1
Vulgar slang: used to intensify an adjective, especially "crazy" or "insane."
"He went batshit crazy when he saw the bill."
How to use batshit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA vulgar intensifier meaning extremely crazy or out of control.
When to use it
Vulgar slang — avoid in formal or professional writing.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more batshit
- Superlative
- most batshit
Etymology
Probably built on "batty" ("crazy") plus "bats in one's belfry," and likely influenced by the similar slang term "apeshit."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “batshit” mean?
The word “batshit” means vulgar slang: completely crazy or irrational, often used for dramatic emphasis. In plain terms, a vulgar intensifier meaning extremely crazy or out of control.
How do you pronounce “batshit”?
“Batshit” is pronounced BAT-shiht (/ˈbæt.ʃɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “batshit” in a sentence?
Here is “batshit” used in a sentence: “The plot goes completely batshit in the final act.”
What part of speech is “batshit”?
Depending on how it is used, “batshit” can be an adjective and an adverb.
How many meanings does “batshit” have?
“Batshit” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: vulgar slang: completely crazy or irrational, often used for dramatic emphasis.
