catty Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun any of various units of weight used in southeastern Asia (especially a Chinese measure equal to 500 grams)
    cattie.
  2. adjective satellite marked by or arising from malice
    cattish; bitchy.
    • a catty remark

WordNet

Cat"ty noun
Etymology
Malay kati. See Caddy.
Definitions
  1. An East Indian Weight of 1⅓ pounds.

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