cat´ti|ness

cat´ti|ness
cat|ty1 «KAT ee», adjective, -ti|er, -ti|est.
1. mean and spiteful: »

she made enemies of many of her neighbors with her catty comments.

3. of or connected with cats; interested in cats: »

The question of open judging at cat shows has frequently been discussed in catty circles (F. Simpson).

[< cat + -y1]
-cat´ti|ly, adverb.
cat´ti|ness, noun.
cat|ty2 «KAT ee», noun, plural -ties.
an Asian unit of weight varying slightly in different countries, generally equal to about 11/3 pounds avoirdupois.
[< Maylay kati]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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