noun. Unlike a Batchik, a batchic has a bit more sophistication and flair, emphasis on the chic.

Previously, this term has been used, like batcaver, as a mid-80's description of a fan dressing up goth and appreciating punk, grunge and dark underground music in general. Today you just might find a batchic sipping a martini at an upscale bistro. Black is still the colour of choice for batchic apparel.

There has been a current retro-appreciation for batchic-iness, if only for the kitch that this term has come to be associated with, in relation to the Batman superhero comic book character, as created by Bob Kane. A batchic, in this case, is a ...

noun. Seattle circa 1986. post-punk pre-grunge predessesor to goth style seen in street kids. Exemplified by black clothing, black nail polish, heavy white makeup.