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bitchy

/ˈbɪtʃi/

Meanings
adjective
Spiteful or malevolent; catty; malicious; unpleasant.

Examples :

"What she said—and what she did—was really bitchy."
character attitude person

Related Words

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catty adjective

/ˈkæti/

(of a person or remark) With subtle hostility in an effort to hurt, annoy or upset, particularly among women.

"Sarah's catty comments about her classmate's new haircut were clearly intended to make her feel bad. "

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spiteful adjective

/ˈspaɪtfʊl/

Filled with, or showing, spite; having a desire to annoy or harm.

"My brother was spiteful when he told everyone I had broken the school's new rule about cell phones. "

Illustration she

she noun

/ʃiː/ /ʃi/

A female.

"Pat is definitely a she."

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unpleasant adjective

/ʌnˈplezənt/

Not pleasant.

"The weather forecast predicted an unpleasant day, with rain and strong winds. "

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and noun

/ænd/ /ənd/ /ən/

In rhythm, the second half of a divided beat.

"The drummer emphasized the ands in the song, making the rhythm very clear. "

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malevolent adjective

/məˈlɛvələnt/

Having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others

"The teacher's malevolent stare made the student feel very uncomfortable. "

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morning noun

/ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/

The part of the day from dawn to noon.

"The morning classes at school begin at 8:00 a.m. "

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what adverb

/wɔt/ /wʌt/ [wʌɾ] /wɒt/

(Singlish) Used to contradict an underlying assumption held by the interlocutor.

"My brother said he was going to help with the dishes. What, he's never done a chore before! "

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really adverb

/ˈɹɪəli/ /ˈɹi.əli/

In a way or manner that is real, not unreal.

"My teacher really explained the lesson well today. "

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said adjective

/sɛd/

Mentioned earlier; aforesaid.

"The said party has denied the charges."

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malicious adjective

/məˈlɪʃəs/

Of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite

"The student's malicious comment about his classmate's new shoes hurt her feelings. "

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irritable adjective

/ˈɪɹɪtəbl/

Capable of being irritated.

"My sister is very irritable this week; she's easily annoyed by small things. "