Bitched
/bɪtʃt/
verbB2past tense
Definition
"Bitched" means that someone complained or spoke in a negative, unhappy, or angry way about a situation or person, usually in an informal or rude way. It is often used when someone expresses frustration or annoyance.
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⚡ See It in Action
To complain in an angry or rude way
- •She bitched about the long wait at the restaurant.
- •They bitched because the movie started late.
- •He bitched to his friends about his job.
To speak badly about someone or something, often repeatedly
- •She bitched about her boss all day.
- •They bitched behind his back.
🧲 Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "bitched" like "complained" (A2 word), but more informal and stronger—more like grumbling or whining with anger.
- ✓Picture someone frowning and talking loudly about a problem they don’t like.
- ✓It’s the feeling when you are annoyed and say many negative things about something or someone.
- ✓Sounds like "bitch-ed" → imagine a sharp sound like "bitch" followed by a quick action of speaking angrily.
- ✓In movies or stories, characters might "bitch" when they are unhappy or frustrated with others.
- ✓NOT like "talked" (neutral), "bitched" has a negative and emotional tone.
- ✓NOT like "asked" or "explained," it shows complaining, not just sharing information.
- ✓NOT like "criticized" formally; "bitched" is more casual and can be rude or disrespectful.
🔄 Try Other Words
- •Complained: said you were unhappy or annoyed (Use when you want a polite or neutral word)
- •Grumbled: complained quietly or in a low voice (Use when the complaint is less loud or angry)
- •Moaned: complained in a way that sounds weak or unhappy (Use when the complaint sounds sad or tired)
- •Whined: complained in a high-pitched or annoying way (Use when the complaint sounds childish or irritating)
🔍 Unboxing
- •Word parts: base word "bitch" + past tense suffix "-ed"
- •Etymology: "bitch" originally meant female dog but became a rude word for a person who complains or is unpleasant; "bitched" is the past form meaning someone did this action
- •Historical development: The verb form "to bitch" meaning to complain started in the 20th century, becoming popular in informal speech
- •Modern usage: Common in casual or slang speech to describe complaining, often negatively; considered rude or offensive in formal contexts
💭 Reflect & Connect
•Why do you think people choose to "bitch" instead of just "complain" in some situations?
•How does the tone or setting change the way "bitched" is received by others?
Fill in the blanks with the correct word:
1.She bitched about the noise because it ___ her concentration during work.
2.When he bitched, people often felt he was being too ___ and not helpful.
3.Unlike polite feedback, bitched usually shows strong ___ or frustration.
4.They bitched ___ the manager’s decision for hours after the meeting.
5.You should avoid bitched in formal situations because it sounds ___.
6.After she bitched about the food, the waiter tried to ___ her problem.
7.If someone bitched a lot, you might think they are often ___ or unhappy.