1886, "devious and spiteful," from cat (n.) + -y (2). Slightly earlier was cattish. Meaning "pertaining to cats" is from 1902. Related: Cattily; cattiness.
双语例句
1. His mother was catty, status-conscious and loud.
她母亲为人刻薄，势利眼，嗓门又大。
来自柯林斯例句
2. a restaurant catty-corner from the theater
斜对着剧院的餐馆
来自《权威词典》
3. Eggs are sold by the catty.
鸡蛋论斤出售.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
4. They sold apples by catty.
他们按斤卖苹果.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
5. Eggs are sold by the dozen in U.S.A., by the catty here.
