Add two letters to the end of a nocturnal flying creature, and you describe someone who has gone completely crazy or eccentric. What word am I?
Batty
The winged creature that flies through dark night skies is a 'bat.' By appending the letters 't' and 'y' to the end, you spell 'batty,' an informal adjective used to describe a person who behaves wildly or absurdly.
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