adj
bitchy
BIHT-shee
Bitchy (adj) means Spiteful, catty, or unkindly critical. Example: “She made a bitchy comment about her friend's outfit.”
adj
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Spiteful, catty, or unkindly critical.
"What she said—and what she did—was really bitchy."
"She made a bitchy comment about her friend's outfit."
"He gets bitchy when he's tired."
How to use bitchy
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- bitchier
- Superlative
- bitchiest
Etymology
Formed from "bitch" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y".
Synonyms
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catty
cattish
Related words
Rhymes for bitchy
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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.
