adj

bitchy

BIHT-shee

Bitchy (adj) means Spiteful, catty, or unkindly critical. Example: “She made a bitchy comment about her friend's outfit.”

adj

Spiteful, catty, or unkindly critical.

"She made a bitchy comment about her friend's outfit."

"He gets bitchy when he's tired."

How to use bitchy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBehaving in a spiteful, catty, or mean-spirited way.

When to use it

Informal and can be considered vulgar or offensive; use with care.

bitchier comparative, bitchiest superlative

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Formed from "bitch" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y".

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What does “bitchy” mean?

The word “bitchy” means spiteful, catty, or unkindly critical. In plain terms, behaving in a spiteful, catty, or mean-spirited way.

How do you pronounce “bitchy”?

“Bitchy” is pronounced BIHT-shee (/ˈbɪt͡ʃi/ in IPA).

How do you use “bitchy” in a sentence?

Here is “bitchy” used in a sentence: “She made a bitchy comment about her friend's outfit.”

What part of speech is “bitchy”?

“Bitchy” is an adjective.