stutenbissig
catty; bitchy (used for rivalry between women)
English translations
- 01
stubborn
- 02
obstinate
- 03
mulish
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine abwertende Bezeichnung für eine Frau, die zänkisch, herrschsüchtig oder unfreundlich ist.
- English meaning
- Sharp-tongued, shrewish
- Synonym
- zänkisch, streitsüchtig
- German example
- Manche Leute empfanden sie als stutenbissig, aber sie hatte auch eine weiche Seite.
- English example
- Some people found her sharp-tongued, but she also had a soft side.
- Comparative
- stutenbissigerSuperlative: am stutenbissigsten
Related words
- Zicke
A 'Zicke' is a colloquial term for a moody, stubborn, or quarrelsome woman.
Example sentences with “stutenbissig”
Ihr Verhalten war gestern wirklich stutenbissig. (Her behavior was really catty yesterday.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'stutenbissig' considered offensive?
Yes, it is a derogatory term often used to describe unhealthy, competitive behavior between women. Use with caution.