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catty Synonyms

Another word for catty

Choosing another word for catty depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Deliberately hurtful, spiteful, or slyly malicious in one's remarks or behavior.

Usage Example

"She grew tired of the spiteful remarks circulating among her coworkers in the break room."

Strongest
spiteful
bitchy
snide
Strong
mean-spirited
malicious
venomous
barbed
nasty
acidic
Weak
catlike

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to, resembling, or characteristic of a cat, especially in being agile, stealthy, or quiet.

Usage Example

"The gymnast landed with a light, feline grace on the balance beam."

Strongest
feline
catlike
Strong
stealthy
nimble
agile

• noun (Context 3)

A traditional unit of weight used in China and Southeast Asia, equal to 16 taels or approximately 600 grams (about 1.33 pounds).

Usage Example

"The vendor weighed out two catties of dried mushrooms on a brass balance scale."

Strongest
kati

Opposites of catty

The opposite of catty shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

kind
gracious
benevolent
good-natured
amicable
clumsy
friendly
complimentary
See all opposites of catty

• Nearby Words

cattle
cattleman
cattleya
catty
cattycorner
catwalk
caucasian

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Catty. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/catty
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