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batty Synonyms
Another word for batty
Choosing another word for batty depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Mentally eccentric, foolish, or slightly crazy (informal).
Usage Example
"Being cooped up indoors during the week-long snowstorm drove the whole family a little barmy."
Strongest
barmy
bonkers
Strong
daft
loony
nutty
dotty
crackers
crazy
eccentric
kooky
• noun (Context 2)
The buttocks or backside (originally Jamaican Patois and British multicultural slang).
Usage Example
"He slipped on the wet pavement and landed squarely on his buttocks."
Strongest
buttocks
backside
Strong
bum
bottom
rump
rear
• adjective (Context 3)
Resembling, relating to, or full of bats.
Usage Example
"The spelunkers explored a dark, batlike cavern deep beneath the limestone hills."
Strong
batlike
Opposites of batty
The opposite of batty shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
sane
rational
sensible
level-headed
reasonable
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Batty. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/batty