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scatty

/ˈskæt.i/

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adjective

/ˈskæt.i/B2formalbritish
  • ruНеформальное британское прилагательное, описывающее человека, который неорганизован, забывчив или легко отвлекается.

An informal British adjective describing someone who is disorganized, forgetful, or tends to be easily distracted.

  1. Lacking sense or discretionB2informalbritish

    Acting in a foolish, silly, or thoughtless manner; lacking good judgment.

    ruБезрассудный

    • He made a scatty decision to quit his job without a backup plan.
    • Her scatty remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone.
    • Don't be so scatty; think before you act.

    Synonymsfeatherbrainedfoolishscatterbrainedsillythoughtless

    Antonymsdiscreetjudiciousprudentsensiblewise

  2. Lost in thought or preoccupiedB2informalbritish

    Being absent-minded, distracted, or showing preoccupation with one's own thoughts.

    ruРассеянный

    • She was too scatty to remember where she left her keys.
    • He gave a scatty answer because he wasn't paying attention.
    • The professor is brilliant but often scatty, forgetting appointments.

    Synonymsabsentmindeddistracteddreamyforgetfulinattentivepreoccupiedscatterbrainedunfocused

    Antonymsalertattentivefocused

Forms
  • scattier comparative form
  • scattiest superlative form