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bitchy

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈbɪtʃi// UK //bˈɪtʃi// bitchy Archaic Informal

adj. unkind or critical about other people in a way that feels mean. You use this to describe someone who says nasty things behind people's backs.

adj. characterised by malicious, spiteful, or critical remarks about others. Typically used to describe a person's temperament or specific comments; carries a strong informal and often derogatory tone.


SIMPLE

She made a bitchy comment about his new haircut.

CONTEXTUAL

The atmosphere in the office became toxic because of the bitchy remarks people made about each other's work.

COMPLEX

While the review was technically accurate, its bitchy tone suggested a personal grudge rather than a fair assessment of the author's latest novel.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From bitch + -y (adjectival suffix).

Etymology 2

From bitch + -y (diminutive suffix).

Usage

Often follows linking verbs like 'be', 'get', or 'sound'.

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