What does biting mean?
Biting means present participle and gerund of bite.
Biting
/ˈbaɪtɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of bite.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of bite
- An instance of something being bitten.
- (Kenya) A bite-sized snack.
- Causing a stinging sensation.
- Cutting or incisive.
- Tending to bite.
Example Sentences
Here the guests were lavishly entertained with drinks and bitings even before sitting down to dinner.
More of a cafeteria than a purebreed coffeehouse, the neat little 21 does both full meals and snacks or 'bitings'.
a biting wind
a biting criticism
a biting insect
Synonyms for biting
Antonyms for biting
Related Words
Word Forms
- bitings
- more biting
- most biting
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for biting?
Common synonyms include keen, sarcastic, pungent, bitter.
What is the opposite of biting?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use biting in a sentence?
Here the guests were lavishly entertained with drinks and bitings even before sitting down to dinner.
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