Biting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Biting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of bite.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of bite.
More Meanings
- An instance of something being bitten.
- (Kenya) A bite-sized snack.
- Causing a stinging sensation.
- Cutting or incisive.
- Tending to bite.
Example Sentences
a biting wind
a biting insect
a biting criticism
Here the guests were lavishly entertained with drinks and bitings even before sitting down to dinner.
Word Forms
- bitings
Synonyms for biting
Depending on context, synonyms include keen, sarcastic, pungent, bitter, painful, nipping.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nipping, pungent, bitter, painful, sarcastic, mordant.
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