catty
/ˈkæti/adj
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1
With subtle hostility in an effort to hurt, annoy, or upset, particularly among women.
2
Resembling or characteristic of a cat.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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