batty

adjective
UK: /ˈbæti/
US: /ˈbæti/

  1. Slightly crazy or eccentric.

    1. My grandma is a bit batty, but I love her. [ ] [ ]
    2. Professor Thompson's batty theories on ancient civilizations were strangely compelling. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

crazy bonkers eccentric nuts insane loony
batty adjective

  1. An informal and offensive way to describe someone as mentally unwell or stupid.

    1. He's gone completely batty after the accident. [ ] [ ]
    2. Don't listen to him, he's a bit batty and doesn't know what he's talking about. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "batty" is /ˈbæti/ in British English and /ˈbæti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "batty": crazy, bonkers, eccentric, nuts, insane, loony.

Example usage of "batty": "My grandma is a bit batty, but I love her.". More examples on the page.