Slang

old bat

This page is about the slang term old bat

Meaning

an unpleasant old woman

For example

  • The old bat who lives downstairs called the cops when we were having a party.

  • We used to think Mrs Jones was just another bad-tempered old bat, but she's actually a lovely lady when you get to know her.

Quick Quiz

People who are called "old bats" are usually

a. old men

b. old women

c. old men or old women
a) old men b) old women c) old men or old women

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Contributor: Matt Errey