Bats
Bats adjective - Having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.
Usage example: by film's end it's obvious that faded movie star Norma Desmond is completely bats
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- As of this writing, he's now also in jail, raving insanely as he hallucinates about everything from screaming witches to exploding skeletons to demonic bats to flaming pumpkins.
Source: Fan Fic / Ultimate Spider Woman -
Hypocritical Humor: While travelling with the hitchhiker, Duke becomes paranoid that Gonzo will start raving about being attacked by bats, which would prompt the hitchhiker to alert the authorities.
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