adj
bitchy
BIHT-shee
adj
1
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 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.
Word Forms
bitchier comparative, bitchiest superlative
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Etymology
Formed from "bitch" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y".