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.