scatty

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective lacking sense or discretion; ; - Glenway Westcott
  2. adjective lost in thought; showing preoccupation

Etymology

Shortening of Scatophagus, the genus name

In classic literature

Synonyms

rattlebrained, rattlepated, scatterbrained

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