Meaning
Mad, crazy, silly.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From bat + -y. In sense “insane”, attested 1903, from expression have bats in one's belfry, from tendency of bats to fly around erratically. Compare also batshit (“insane”) and squirrelly (“jumpy, eccentric”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles: