| Language: | Old English |
| Origin: | bicce |
1HBA especially British English a female dog
2 informal an insulting word for a woman that you dislike or think is unpleasant - also used humorously between friends :
The silly bitch went and told the police.
Ooh, you're such a bitch!
The silly bitch went and told the police.
Ooh, you're such a bitch!3 informal something that causes problems or difficulties :
I love that silk dress, but it's a bitch to wash.
I love that silk dress, but it's a bitch to wash. ➔ son of a bitch
