Visual meaning of 'catty'? - learn with images, example in daily life

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

adjective

(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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Visual illustration of catty: Resembling or characteristic of a cat. - Image 1

catty: Resembling or characteristic of a cat. - Thumbnail 1

catty: Resembling or characteristic of a cat. - Thumbnail 2

adjective

Resembling or characteristic of a cat.

"a catty smell"

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Visual illustration of catty: A (unit of) weight used in China, generally standardized as half a kilogram.

noun

A (unit of) weight used in China, generally standardized as half a kilogram.

"The shopkeeper weighed the peaches using a catty, and charged 10 yuan per catty. "