cattier
Meaner in gossip
Cattier is the comparative form of catty, meaning more spiteful or malicious in a subtle way.
Someone being cattier than usual is making sharper, more cutting remarks: She got cattier as the evening wore on.
The word typically describes indirect nastiness—backhanded compliments, pointed observations, sly digs.
Meaning to do harm
- vindictiveSeeking harm from resentment
- mean-spiritedUnkind in a petty way
- nastyDeeply unpleasant or spiteful
- bitchyMaliciously petty in manner
venomous · hostile · resentful · cruel · hateful · backstabbing · two-faced · scheming
malicious
Meaning to do harm
- vindictiveSeeking harm from resentment
- mean-spiritedUnkind in a petty way
- nastyDeeply unpleasant or spiteful
bitchy · venomous · hostile · resentful · cruel · hateful · backstabbing · two-faced · scheming · petty
sarcastic
Mockingly insincere in tone
sardonic · acerbic · caustic · sharp-tongued · biting · derisive · taunting · gossipy · backbiting · snippy
whiskers
Facial sensory hairs
fur · kitten · purr · meow · tabby · siamese · calico · hissing · scratching · prowling