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bat around

verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To have each of a team's batting line-up positions complete an at-bat in the same half-inning.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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verb

Meaning 2

To have each of a team's batting line-up positions complete an at-bat in the same half-inning.

To have a team's first batter of the inning come to bat for a second time (after all of the others in the batting line-up have batted). (See the usage note below.)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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verb

Meaning 3

To discuss.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, transitive

Examples

  • I think we've batted this idea around enough to take a decision.

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verb

Meaning 4

To flit quickly from place to place.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, intransitive

Examples

  • You must be tired after batting around all day.

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verb

Meaning 5

To waste time; to idle or loaf.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, intransitive

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