Batcrap

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈbætkɹæp/

Alternative forms

• bat-crap

Origin

bat + crap, as a euphemism for batshit.

Full definition of batcrap

Adjective

1. (slang) Too irrational to be dealt with sanely.
• 2007, The Comics Journal, Issues 280-283, page 89:What I like is a certain ambiguity in a story, but I've come to understand over the years that that drives most people absolutely batcrap!

Synonyms

• batpoop, batshit
• See also .

Adverb

1. (slang) Used as an intensifier, particularly for insane or synonyms.
• 2011, Gary Paulsen, Liar, Liar: The Theory, Practice and Destructive Properties of Deception, Wendy Lamb Books (2011), ISBN 9780385740012, page 56:That kind of behavior made me more certain than ever that, once he was pushed to batcrap-crazy extremes, he'd be forced to see the depth of his obsessions, and then he'd start to develop a more realistic perspective on the whole health nut thing.

Noun

1. (slang) Nonsense, hogwash.
• 1968, Leslie Waller, The Family, G. P. Putnam's Sons, page 315:"God, that is such… such batcrap!" Edith exploded.

Synonyms

• See also .