noun
- plural of batman: military officers’ personal servants or orderlies
Usage: military; British
Examples
- The colonel’s batman helped him dress for the formal dinner.
- During World War II, many officers relied on their batmen for daily tasks.
- The batmen were responsible for maintaining their officers’ uniforms.
- He served as a batman to a British general during the campaign.
- The batmen prepared the officers’ quarters before inspection.
- Military batmen often developed close relationships with their officers.