Meaning of the word "have bats in the belfry" in English
What does "have bats in the belfry" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
have bats in the belfry
US /hæv bæts ɪn ðə ˈbɛl.fri/
UK /hæv bæts ɪn ðə ˈbɛl.fri/

Idiom
1.
to be eccentric or crazy
Example:
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My old neighbor seems to have bats in the belfry; she talks to her garden gnomes.
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I think he might have bats in the belfry, considering his strange theories about aliens.
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