Bats

/bats/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Plural form of bat, a flying mammal capable of sustained flight.

Bats are essential for pollination and seed dispersal in many ecosystems.

A club used in sports, such as baseball or cricket, to hit the ball.

He swung the bat with all his might, sending the ball soaring over the fence.

verb

To move or beat (something) with a quick motion, often used with the word 'eyes' (as in 'to bat one's eyes').

She tried to get his attention by batting her eyelashes.

To strike or hit something, typically a ball, with a bat.

He bats the ball with precision during practice.

Old English 'bat' (meaning 'bat' or 'flittermouse')

batty

Crazy or eccentric.

bat out of hell

To move very quickly.

going bats

Becoming crazy or wildly excited.

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.

Insane or crazy.

He's completely bats for thinking he can run a marathon without training.

To be wild or overly excited.

The party was bats after he showed up.