bitter betty

Definition

The office nickname for anyone radiating maximum crankiness, whether from PMS, lack of coffee, or just their baseline personality setting. Gender-neutral despite the name, a bitter betty can strike anywhere, anytime, turning meetings into emotional minefields. They're the human equivalent of a Monday morning.

Example Usage

Don't ask Karen about the budget right now—she's being a real bitter betty after that client call.

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