scatty

[ skat-ee ]

adjective

, British Informal.

, scat·ti·er, scat·ti·est.

1. scatterbrained.

scatty

/ ˈskætɪ /

adjective

1. empty-headed, frivolous, or thoughtless
2. distracted (esp in drive someone scatty )

Derived Forms

• ˈscattily, adverb
• ˈscattiness, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of scatty¹

1910–15; apparently scatt(erbrain) + -y ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of scatty¹

C20: from scatterbrained

Example Sentences

"Charaton Scatty" is the phonetic spelling of "Charretins écartés," two creeks separated by a short distance.

From Project Gutenberg

"Don't let it bother you, Scatty," returned the impudent Sally.

From Project Gutenberg