bitch
UK: bɪtʃ | US: bɪtʃ
n. 1. A female dog or other canine.
n. 2. (vulgar) A contemptible or unpleasant woman (offensive slang).
vt. 3. (informal) To complain or gripe persistently.
The word "bitch" traces back to Old English bicce, meaning "female dog," derived from Proto-Germanic bikkjǭ. Its derogatory sense for women emerged in the 15th century, likely due to comparisons of negative female traits to female dogs in heat (noted for erratic behavior). The verb form ("to complain") arose in 20th-century slang, metaphorically extending the idea of persistent, irritating noise. The spelling evolved from bicce to bitch under Middle English influence.
The farmer's bitch gave birth to six puppies.
(Offensive) He called his ex-girlfriend a bitch after their argument.
Stop bitching about the workload and just get it done.
In dog shows, a bitch competes in the female category.
She rolled her eyes and muttered, "Don't be such a bitch."