bitchy comment
- noun
- /ˈbɪtʃi ˈkɑːmənt/
- Offensive
:
comentario de mala leche (informal)
- He always makes bitchy comments when he's jealous of others.
They start saying bitchy comments that get under your skin, that make you feel insecure.
- They start saying bitchy comments that get under your skin, that make you feel insecure.
Examples
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They start saying bitchy comments that get under your skin, that make you feel insecure.
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After she heard his bitchy comment, she decided to ignore him.
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Her bitchy comment about my outfit really hurt my feelings.
Synonyms
18
8.6
A clever mocking remark that often sounds rude
14
6.4
A short sharp remark meant to hurt or criticize someone
4
3.5
A rude remark that hurts or upsets someone
4
4.2
Very strong negative comments that show disapproval
3
5.6
A remark said to insult someone and show you do not respect them
1
7.4
A mean comment that aims to hurt someone
1
7.2
A harshly critical comment that aims to hurt or mock someone
1
6.3
A short sharp comment that sounds rude
A very harsh and angry comment meant to hurt someone
A sharp remark that hurts or shocks people
A sharp, slightly bitter comment that can hurt feelings
A short sharp comment that criticizes someone in a hurtful or sarcastic way
A remark that is harsh and meant to hurt someone's feelings
A rude remark that criticizes or insults someone
A rude comment that shows no respect for other people
A rude, thoughtless comment that upsets people
A very foolish and rude comment that offends people
Antonyms
How Spiteful
- Offensive
4
3.5
- Offensive
8
7.0
- Offensive
- Offensive
1
7.4
26
7.5
- Informal
18
8.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'bitchy' means spiteful or snide and 'comment' means a remark, so the combined meaning ('a spiteful/mean remark') is directly derivable from the parts. While 'bitchy' is informal and pejorative in register, that does not affect compositional transparency — a B1 learner who knows both words would understand the MWE.
Etymology
Bitchy comment paints a picture of a remark that 'bites' like a mean dog: bitchy suggests a 'mean', snapping tone and comment is the thing said, so the phrase means a small, spiteful remark that hurts or criticizes someone.