catty

Describes a person, typically a woman, who is spiteful, malicious, or subtly insulting in a petty way.

• 🇷🇺Описывает человека, обычно женщину, который является злобным, язвительным или тонко оскорбительным в мелочной манере.

1. Malicious or spiteful B2 informal

   Characterized by subtle or indirect malice, especially in remarks or behavior.

   • She made a catty comment about her colleague's outfit.
   • His catty remarks were meant to undermine her confidence.
   • The gossip was full of catty observations about the neighbors.

   🇷🇺Злобный или язвительный

   Synonyms: bitchycuttinghurtfulmaliciousmeannastysnidespitefulvenomousvicious

   Antonyms: benevolentfriendlygood-naturedkind

• cattier comparative form
• cattiest superlative form

A noun referring to any of various units of weight used in southeastern Asia, especially a Chinese measure equal to 500 grams.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее различные единицы веса, используемые в Юго-Восточной Азии, особенно китайская мера, равная 500 граммам.

1. Unit of weight C1 formal

   A traditional unit of weight used in Southeast Asia, especially in China, equal to about 500 grams or 1.1 pounds.

   • The merchant sold the tea by the catty.
   • One catty of rice is enough for a small family meal.
   • The price of gold is often quoted per catty in local markets.

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