Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
have bats in the belfry
idiom
/hæv bæts ɪn ðə ˈbɛlfri/
Definition
To be crazy or eccentric in some way.
Examples
- The new neighbor seems to have bats in the belfry; he paints his house bright pink and talks to imaginary friends.
- Some people think she has bats in the belfry because she loves to collect antiques and often dresses in vintage clothing.
- The inventor had bats in the belfry, spending nights designing unusual contraptions no one understood.
Meaning
The phrase ‘have bats in the belfry’ refers to a person who exhibits quirky behavior, often suggesting mental instability or unusual thoughts.
Synonyms
- eccentric
- crazy
- absurd
- quirky
- demented
