Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

caitiff

Noun

/ˈkeɪtɪf/

Definition

A despicable or cowardly person.

Examples

The villain in the story was a caitiff who betrayed his friends for personal gain.
Despite his caitiff nature, he managed to charm his way through the gathering.
She refused to associate with any caitiff who would backstab his own comrades.

Meaning

The term ‘caitiff’ refers to someone who shows a lack of moral courage, often betraying trust or displaying ignoble behavior. It denotes an individual considered mean, lowly, or vile.