battered UK /ˈbætəd/US /ˈbætəɹd/ adjective4 •Beaten up through a lot of use; in rough condition; weathered. •Beaten repeatedly or consistently; beaten up.There's also a wooden seat running the full length of the building - ideal for stopping to watch the wildlife on the seashore without getting battered by the weather! — 2022 •Coated with batter (noun). •(informal) Drunk; inebriated. formsmore battered · most battered