The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language (4th Edition)

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"bitch - (n.) 1. a female canine animal, especially a dog. 2. Offensive a. A woman considered to be spiteful or overbearing. b. a lewd woman. c. a man considered to be weak or contemptible. 3. Slang a. A complaint. b. Something very unpleasant or difficult.

bitch - (v.) [bitched, bitching, bitches] Slang - intr. To complain; grumble. - tr. To botch; bungle. Often used with 'up' [Middle English bicche, from Old English bicce]

bitchen - (adj.) Slang variant of bitchin'

bitchery - (n.) Malicious remarks or spiteful behavior

bitchin' - (adj.) Slang Excellent; first rate.

bitchy - (adj.) Slang 1. malicious, spiteful, or overheating 2. in a bad mood; irritable or cranky. [bitchily, bitchiness]"

- from "The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language 4th Edition"