Comparative form of 'catty'; more spiteful, malicious, or resembling a cat in behavior.
From 'catty' (spiteful, from the cat's sneaky nature) with the comparative suffix '-er.' The connection to cat behavior metaphorically suggests deviousness and sharp-tongued criticism.
Calling someone 'catty' or 'cattier' actually comes from stereotypes about cats being sneaky—but cats are just being practical, not mean!
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