biting
word · lemma: bite
/ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
BY-ting
/bˈaɪtɪŋ/
BY-ting
Definition
The act of using your teeth to cut into something, or something that is sharply critical, sarcastic, or very cold.
Usage & Nuances
'Biting' as an adjective is common for describing cold ('biting wind'), criticism ('biting remarks'), or sarcasm ('biting humor'). Literal use relates to animals, babies, or physical action. Avoid confusing the figurative use (sharp words/cold) with the literal sense (using teeth).
Spanish: mordiendo - mordaz (crítico, sarcástico)Portuguese (BR): mordendo - mordaz (crítico) - cortante (frio)Portuguese (PT): a morder - mordaz (crítico) - cortante (frio)Chinese (Simplified): 咬的 - 尖刻的 - 刺骨的（寒冷）Chinese (Traditional): 咬的 - 尖刻的 - 刺骨的（寒冷）Hindi: काटना - तीखा (व्यंग्यात्मक, आलोचनात्मक)Arabic: يعض - لاذع (انتقاد، سخرية)Bengali: কামড়ানো - তীব্র (আক্রমণাত্মক/ঠাণ্ডা)Russian: кусающий - язвительный - пронзительный (о холоде)Japanese: かみつく - 辛辣な - 身を刺すような（寒さ）Vietnamese: cắn - gay gắt (phê bình/lạnh)Korean: 물다 - 신랄한 - 매서운 (추위)Turkish: ısırmak - iğneleyici - keskin (soğuk)Urdu: کاتنا - تلخ (تنقیدی/سرد)Indonesian: menggigit - pedas (kritik/dingin)
Example Sentences
His biting sarcasm made everyone laugh.
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The cold wind is biting my face.
basic
That was a biting comment—you really told him!
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She gave a biting review of the movie.
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The dog is biting the bone.
basic
Be careful, the cat is biting.
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