catty

Definition

With subtle hostility in an effort to hurt, annoy, or upset, particularly among women.

Etymology

From cat + -y. Compare Dutch kattig (“catty”); in sense “hostility”, see catfight.

Example Sentences

• "“So leave your umbrellas at home 'cause we're gonna be drier than my favorite varietal of white wine, pinot gris.” “Hmm. Interesting. According to my research, precipitation is a-coming.” “So Harry's wrong?” “I don't want to be a catty bitch, but kind of, yeah.” “Meow, Ham.”"
• "a catty smell"

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