Bitchier: meaning, definitions and examples

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bitchier

 

[ ˈbɪtʃɪər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

negative attitude

The term 'bitchier' is the comparative form of the adjective 'bitchy', which is often used to describe someone who is aggressively critical, spiteful, or malicious. It commonly implies a tendency to engage in petty, mean-spirited behavior, particularly in social situations. When someone is described as bitchier, it suggests that they exhibit more of these negative traits compared to others. This word is frequently used in informal contexts, especially among friends or in a casual manner, often discussing someone's personality or behavior in a light-hearted yet sharp way.

Synonyms

malicious, mean-spirited, spiteful

Examples of usage

  • She became bitchier after losing the competition.
  • I found his remarks to be even bitchier than usual.
  • Her comments were bitchier than I expected.

Translations

Translations of the word "bitchier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais maldosa

🇮🇳 ज्यादा बुरी

🇩🇪 bösartiger

🇮🇩 lebih jahat

🇺🇦 більш злий

🇵🇱 bardziej złośliwy

🇯🇵 より悪意のある

🇫🇷 plus méchant

🇪🇸 más malvado

🇹🇷 daha kötü

🇰🇷 더 악의적인

🇸🇦 أكثر سوءًا

🇨🇿 více zlovolný

🇸🇰 viac zlomyselný

🇨🇳 更恶毒的

🇸🇮 bolj zlonameren

🇮🇸 meira illgjarn

🇰🇿 одан да жауыз

🇬🇪 მეტი ბოროტი

🇦🇿 daha pis

🇲🇽 más malvada

Etymology

The word 'bitchy' derives from the noun 'bitch', which originally referred to a female dog in Middle English, coming from the Old English term 'bicce'. Over time, 'bitch' evolved to take on pejorative meanings when applied to women, suggesting they were seen as aggressive or unpleasant. 'Bitchy' emerged in the 20th century, primarily to describe women who exhibit behavior that is considered harsh, critical, or unkind. The comparative form 'bitchier' allows speakers to compare levels of this behavior, indicating that someone is exhibiting even more of these undesirable traits. This shift in use reflects broader societal attitudes toward women and assertiveness, with the term often being employed in a playful or sarcastic tone among peers, despite its negative connotations. Today, the term retains its informal edge and is often used in both humorous and serious contexts.