Battish

/ˈbæt.ɪʃ/ adjective

Definition

Resembling, characteristic of, or somewhat like a bat; having qualities associated with bats.

Etymology

Formed from 'bat' (the flying mammal) plus the suffix '-ish,' which means 'having the quality of' or 'somewhat like.' This is a descriptive adjective.

Kelly Says

While we often call someone 'batty,' calling something 'battish' is rare and whimsical—it might describe the way a creature flies erratically or has a bat-like quality to its movements!

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