(1) He was bats for buying in the face of a housing downturn.(2) Either that, or she was bats .(3) She was bats and contrary, but she seemed to be self-aware and have a genuine sense of humour about her own battiness and contrariness.(4) But he was bats and incomprehensible before he took ill.(5) I think the kid and I knew she was bats but she was a hoot to be with.