bitchy

[ bich-ee ]

adjective

, Slang.

, bitch·i·er, bitch·i·est.

1. characteristic of a bitch; spiteful; malicious.

   Synonyms: invidious, malevolent, vicious, mean, hateful

bitchy

/ ˈbɪtʃɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   characteristic of or behaving like a bitch; malicious; snide

   a bitchy put-down

Derived Forms

• ˈbitchily, adverb
• ˈbitchiness, noun

Other Words From

• bitchi·ly adverb
• bitchi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bitchy¹

First recorded in 1925–30; bitch + -y ¹

Example Sentences

So, I was an advocate for myself in the bitchiest way, and I got into an MRI really fast.

From Washington Blade

That’s why Cassie has to aim her revenge not just at Al Monroe, but also at the dean of their med school and also at her bitchy ex-friends.

From Vox