Bitch — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈbich/

Meaning & Definition of Bitch

Bitch (noun)

  1. the female of the dog or some other carnivorous mammals
  2. a malicious, spiteful, or overbearing woman
  3. —used as a generalized term of abuse and disparagement especially for a woman

Bitch (verb)

  1. complain
  2. spoil, botch
  3. cheat, double-cross

Bitch (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment

    "tiresome members of the tour group who had one bitch after another"

    similar: beef, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, gripe, grouch, grouse, grumble, holler, kvetch, lament, miserere, moan, murmur, plaint, squawk, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British), yammer
    related: challenge, demur, expostulation, kick, niggle (chiefly British), objection, protest, quibble, remonstrance, stink
    near: commendation, compliment, plaudit, acclaim, applause, praise, approval, endorsement, sanction

Bitch (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

    "those guys are always bitching about something"

    similar: beef, bellyache, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, maunder (chiefly British), moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British), yammer, yawp, yowl, kick up a fuss
    related: object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament
    opposite: crow, delight, rejoice
    near: accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bitch

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bitch:

British: whinge
Chiefly British: maunder
beef, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, gripe, grouch, grouse, grumble, holler, kvetch, lament, miserere, moan, murmur, plaint, squawk, wail, whimper, whine, yammer, bellyache, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, grizzle, growl, grump, inveigh, keen, kick, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squeal, yawp, yowl

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bitch

Words with the opposite meaning of Bitch:

crow, delight, rejoice

Related Words for Bitch

challenge, demur, expostulation, niggle, objection, protest, quibble, remonstrance, stink, object (to), quarrel (with), cavil, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore

Near Antonyms of Bitch

commendation, compliment, plaudit, acclaim, applause, praise, approval, endorsement, sanction, accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Word Forms of Bitch

Inflections: bitched, bitching, bitches

Origin & Etymology of Bitch

Middle English bicche, going back to Old English bicce, perhaps going back to a Germanic noun with varying final consonants and inflectional class, whence Old Norse bikkja "female dog," German (from 15th century) Petze, Betze

First known use: before 12th century

Words & Phrases Containing Bitch

bitch goddess, son of a bitch

Frequently Asked Questions about Bitch

What does "Bitch" mean?

"Bitch" means the female of the dog or some other carnivorous mammals. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the female of the dog or some other carnivorous mammals. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bitch"?

Other words for "Bitch" include beef, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, gripe and grouch. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bitch" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bitch"?

There are 64 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bitch". Common alternatives include beef, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, gripe, grouch, grouse and grumble.

What is the opposite of "Bitch"?

Antonyms of "Bitch" include crow, delight and rejoice. Near antonyms include commendation, compliment, plaudit and acclaim.

How do you use "Bitch" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bitch" in a sentence: "tiresome members of the tour group who had one bitch after another"; "those guys are always bitching about something".

Is "Bitch" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bitch" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Bitch"?

"Bitch" is pronounced /ˈbich/.

What is the origin of the word "Bitch"?

"Bitch" comes from Middle English bicche, going back to Old English bicce, perhaps going back to a Germanic noun with varying final consonants and inflectional class, whence Old Norse bikkja "female dog," German (from 15th century) Petze, Betze. First known use: before 12th century.