Bitch

/bɪtʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A female canine animal.

The dog breeder showcased her champion bitch at the dog show.

An unpleasant or spiteful woman.

She called her a bitch because of her rude comments.

A term used to refer to someone who complains or grumbles frequently.

He is always such a bitch about the weather.

A derogatory term for a person, typically a man, exhibiting weakness or low status.

Don't be a bitch; stand up for yourself.

verb

To complain or grumble.

He went on to bitch about the service he received.

To speak or act in a way that is characteristic of a ‘bitch.’

Stop bitching and start working on your project.

Middle English 'bicche', from Old English 'bicce', related to 'bīc', referring to a female dog.

Bitching about

Complaining persistently about something.

Bitch fit

A sudden outbreak of anger or frustration.

Bitch slap

To hit someone, often used figuratively to mean to reprimand harshly.

bitchy

Having a bad-tempered or spiteful disposition.

bitchiness

The state or quality of being snappish or spiteful.

A strong, assertive woman.

She's a real bitch in the boardroom; she knows what she wants.

To criticize someone aggressively.

Don't bitch me out just because I made a mistake.

To tease or joke in a friendly way.

We're just bitching each other; it's all in good fun.