Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scatty

adjective
/ˈskæti/
Definition
Light-headed or lacking focus, often due to distraction or inattention.
Examples
  • Despite her scatty nature, she often comes up with creative ideas.
  • He missed his train because of his scatty thinking.
  • She has a scatty way of organizing her office, but she always finds what she needs.
Meaning
The term ‘scatty’ describes a person who is scatterbrained, easily distracted, or forgetful.
Synonyms
  • scatterbrained
  • forgetful
  • absent-minded
  • disorganized