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Meaning & Definition of Barbed in English

English

Barbed

Pronunciation:

/bɑːrbd/

Part of Speech:

adjective

Meaning and Definition of Barbed

1. Primary Definition

Having sharp points or edges.

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: Having barbs or sharp points.

    Example Sentence: The barbed wire fence kept the cattle in.

  • Definition: Cutting or mocking in speech or tone.

    Example Sentence: His barbed comments often offended his colleagues.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from Middle English 'barb', meaning a barb or sharp point.

Synonyms

sharp | spiny | cutting

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • barbed wire: A type of fencing wire having sharp points or edges.
  • barbed criticism: Criticism that is sharp and hurtful.

Translations

  • Spanish: afilado
  • French: barbelé
  • German: stachelig
  • Russian: колючий

Related Words

  • barb: A sharp, pointed projection.
  • spike: A sharp, slender projection.

Slang Meanings of barbed

  • Meaning: A phrase or comment that is sarcastically sharp.

    Example Sentence: Her comment was so barbed that it left him speechless.

  • Meaning: To criticize someone sharply.

    Example Sentence: He barbed her for her poor performance at the meeting.