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Rarecatty
The correct spelling is catty.
How to pronounce catty
adjective
IPA: /ˈkæti/
Say it like: Cat-tee
The correct spelling is catty. (of a person or remark) With subtle hostility in an effort to hurt, annoy or upset, particularly among women. For example: "a catty smell"
Usage Examples
“a catty smell”
Meanings
adjective
- 1.(of a person or remark) With subtle hostility in an effort to hurt, annoy or upset, particularly among women.
- 2.Resembling or characteristic of a cat.
noun
- 1.A (unit of) weight used in China, generally standardized as half a kilogram.
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