Batten 

The Best teacher you could ever have. Always there for you when you need him, and even though he is always ready to make a joke at your expense, he always has your back.

Batten: Adam Smith! (Does Jazz Hands)

Batten by PandaAddict August 21, 2012

Batten

A minor

Eg Andrew Mountbatten Windsor

Batten by Rimblock2000 February 19, 2026

batten down the hatches 

Nautical: secure a boat's hatch-tarpaulins, esp. when rough weather is expected.

Figurative: prepare for a difficult time or crisis, trouble is coming.

Oh ohh, batten down the hatches, here comes the tax collector.

batten down the hatches by uvu November 19, 2007

batten the jop 

To use a blanket in place of a scarf

I didn’t have scarves this morning so I had to batten the jop

batten the jop by splendaasap January 14, 2019

batten the hatches 

a) (original meaning) : among winter time lobster and crab fishermen in North America: on a vessel, to close all entrances to the lower decks and crew cabins when you are in a storm

b) (my new and improved meaning): in Atlantic Canada and New England and in cities such as New York, Boston, Montreal, Halifax, to insulate the doors and windows of one's house for the winter months.

to batten the hatches definition b), even if it costs a small fortune, is a snow-brainer if you live in Canada or The northeastern United States

batten the hatches by Uncle Dimma March 7, 2015

Batten Disease 

A rare fatal autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disorder that begins in childhood, it is caused by mutation of the CLN3 gene.

Early symptoms of the disorder usually appear around ages 4-10, with gradual onset of vision problems, or seizures. Early signs may be subtle personality and behavior changes, slow learning or regression, repetitive speech or echolalia, clumsiness, or stumbling. There may be slowing head growth in the infantile form, poor circulation in lower extremities (legs and feet), decreased body fat and muscle mass, curvature of the spine, hyperventilation and/or breath-holding spells, teeth grinding, and constipation.

Over time, affected children suffer mental impairment, worsening seizures, and progressive loss of sight, speech and motor skills. Eventually, children with Batten disease become blind, bedridden, and demented. Batten Disease is a life limiting disease, life expectancy varies depending on the type or variation.

It normally affects very young children of ages like 4-6, but has been known to affect older people as well, Kufs affects adults and symptoms normally start in the 30's.

The prognosis is about 5-7 years and there is currently no cure.

Person 1: My son was just diagnosed with Batten Disease, the doctors say he has 5-7 years left and his condition will rapidly deteriorate.

Person 2: I'm so sorry, I can't imagine how horrible it would be for your child to have that disease.

Batten Disease by Ze Anonymous October 24, 2009

batten the hatches 

a) (original meaning) : among fishermen in North America: on a vessel, especially vessels dedicated to winter time lobster and crab fishing, to close all entrances to the lower decks and crew cabins when you are in a storm

b) (my new and improved meaning): in Atlantic Canada and New England, a term meaning, in cities such as New York, Boston, Montreal, Halifax, to insulate the doors and windows of one's house for the winter months.

if you want to properly hibernate, be prepared to batten the hatches definition b), even if it costs a small fortune.

batten the hatches by Uncle Dimma December 9, 2014