Meaning & Definition of word "Bats"
Bats
/bats/
noun:
- 1. Plural form of bat, a flying mammal capable of sustained flight.
- Example: Bats are essential for pollination and seed dispersal in many ecosystems.
- 2. A club used in sports, such as baseball or cricket, to hit the ball.
- Example: He swung the bat with all his might, sending the ball soaring over the fence.
verb:
- 1. To move or beat (something) with a quick motion, often used with the word 'eyes' (as in 'to bat one's eyes').
- Example: She tried to get his attention by batting her eyelashes.
- 2. To strike or hit something, typically a ball, with a bat.
- Example: He bats the ball with precision during practice.
Etymology
●Old English 'bat' (meaning 'bat' or 'flittermouse')
Common Phrases and Expressions
batty:
Crazy or eccentric.
bat out of hell:
To move very quickly.
going bats:
Becoming crazy or wildly excited.
Related Words
mammal:
A warm-blooded vertebrate animal that has hair or fur and typically bears live young.
eccentric:
Unconventional and slightly strange.
club:
A heavy, thick stick used as a weapon or in sports.
Slang Meanings of bats
Meaning: Insane or crazy.
● Example Sentence: He's completely bats for thinking he can run a marathon without training.
Meaning: To be wild or overly excited.
● Example Sentence: The party was bats after he showed up.