bitch (bĭch)
n.

1. A female canine animal, especially a dog.
2. Offensive.
   1. A woman considered to be spiteful or overbearing.
   2. A lewd woman.
   3. A man considered to be weak or contemptible.
3. Slang. A complaint.
4. Slang. Something very unpleasant or difficult.

v. Slang, bitched, bitch·ing, bitch·es.

v.intr.
To complain; grumble.

v.tr.
To botch; bungle. Often used with up.

[Middle English bicche, from Old English bicce.]

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