Afterbite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Afterbite is a noun meaning Something that lingers after it is bitten, especially a smatch or flavour; aftertaste.
Meaning
Something that lingers after it is bitten, especially a smatch or flavour; aftertaste.
More Meanings
- (figuratively and by extension) That which returns with a memory, usually one that is bitter or painful
Example Sentences
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.
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.
Word Forms
- afterbites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bite, lovebite, afterwit, smatch, smack, gnawing.
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