Friendship Dynamics Vocabulary

adjective relating to or characteristic of a cat; spiteful or malicious in a subtle and underhanded way

• Her catty remarks during the meeting were unprofessional and uncalled for.
• I can't stand her catty attitude towards everyone in the office.
• She's always so catty, talking behind people's backs all the time.
• The catty rivalry between the two actresses was evident on and off the screen.

adjective a word that describes a person or thing that is full of envy or jealousy towards someone else

• She couldn't help but feel envious of her colleague's promotion.
• I'm so envious of your new car, it's amazing!
• I'm totally jelly of her vacation photos, they look so fun.
• The grass is always greener on the other side, don't be envious of what others have.

noun a person who lives off others without any effort of their own; a freeloader

• The moocher was constantly asking for handouts from his friends.
• That moocher is always looking for a free meal.
• Don't be a moocher and pay your own way.
• The company was losing money because of the moocher in their midst.