battered

bat-tered · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Damaged by repeated blows or hard use.

  2. 2.

    (Of a person) Injured by violent treatment.

  3. 3.

    [cooking]Coated in batter and fried.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    battered and bruised — Showing signs of physical damage.
  • •
    battered wife/spouse syndrome — Psychological condition from domestic abuse.
  • •
    battered fish and chips — Traditional British dish.

Related words

Antonyms: intact, pristine, undamaged
See also: batter, beaten, damaged, worn
Synonyms: beaten, bruised, damaged, worn

Etymology

Past participle of batter, from Old French batre ("to beat").