Catties

/kæti͡z/ noun

Definition

Plural of cattie; multiple units of the Asian weight measurement, or plural of cattie meaning multiple malicious people.

Etymology

Plural of 'cattie' in both senses: as the weight unit (from Malay/Chinese) and as a person described with the adjective 'catty.'

Kelly Says

This word is a perfect example of homonyms—plural of both a weight measurement AND plural of an insult!

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