Scatty meaning

skătē
scattier scattiest
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The definition of scatty is British slang and means disorganized, scatterbrained or absent minded.

If you are constantly looking for your keys, wallet, glasses and other personal items, this is an example of a time when you would be described as scatty.

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Scatterbrained; flighty.
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(slang, UK) Scatterbrained; flighty.
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Origin of scatty

  • Probably scatt(erbrain) –y

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Scatty Sentence Examples

  • But Woozle is so scatty and absent minded he forgets to put a vital ingredient into the spell, with disastrous results.

  • Thought to have become Arthur's steward, definitely a hero in battle, a humorous is slightly scatty character.

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