What does afterbite mean?
Afterbite means Something that lingers after it is bitten, especially a smatch or flavour; aftertaste..
Afterbite
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
Something that lingers after it is bitten, especially a smatch or flavour; aftertaste..
Definitions by Sense
- Something that lingers after it is bitten, especially a smatch or flavour; aftertaste.
- (figuratively and by extension) That which returns with a memory, usually one that is bitter or painful
Example Sentences
She's dressed exactly like Faith, her hair winched into the same yellow braids. She can still feel the afterbite of Delle's nails as she raked the hair back, complaining.
That is a marvelous month to start, particularly in the North where some April days sting with the afterbite of winter and others glow with summer promise.
Synonyms for afterbite
Antonyms for afterbite
Related Words
Word Forms
- afterbites
Usage Notes
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How do you use afterbite in a sentence?
She's dressed exactly like Faith, her hair winched into the same yellow braids. She can still feel the afterbite of Delle's nails as she raked the hair back, complaining.
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