Pronunciation: /ˈbɪtʃi/

Definitions of bitchy

adjective showing a tendency to be resentful or unpleasant in character; malicious

Example Sentences

A1 She can be a bit bitchy when she's tired.

A2 I try not to take it personally when she's in a bitchy mood.

B1 Her bitchy comments made everyone uncomfortable.

B2 I don't appreciate her bitchy attitude towards me.

C1 Her constant bitchy behavior is starting to affect the team dynamic.

C2 I find it difficult to work with someone who is consistently bitchy towards others.

Examples of bitchy in a Sentence

formal She displayed a rather bitchy attitude towards her colleagues during the meeting.

informal Why are you being so bitchy today? Did something happen?

slang She's always so bitchy, it's annoying.

figurative The stormy weather seemed to match her bitchy mood perfectly.

Grammatical Forms of bitchy

past tense

bitched

plural

bitchies

comparative

bitchier

superlative

bitchiest

present tense

bitch

future tense

will bitch

perfect tense

have bitched

continuous tense

is bitching

singular

bitchy

positive degree

bitchy

infinitive

to bitch

gerund

bitching

participle

bitching

Origin and Evolution of bitchy

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'bitchy' originated from the Old English word 'bicce' which meant female dog.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bitchy' evolved from simply referring to a female dog to describing someone as unpleasant, spiteful, or malicious in behavior.