The definition of catty is someone who is cruel and spiteful, or like a cat. ... An example of catty is someone who lounges in the sun all day like a cat.

What does it mean if you are catty?

1 : resembling a cat especially : slyly spiteful : malicious made several catty comments. 2 : of or relating to a cat.

Is the word catty or Caddy?

This expression, meaning “diagonally opposite,” was formed from a misspelling in English of the French word quatre (“four”) prefixed to “corner.” Although the word has nothing to do with cats or kittens, in various dialects all three spellings are acceptable: “catty,” “cater” or “kitty.”