Meaning & Definition of Barbed in English
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Barbed
Pronunciation:
/bɑːrbd/Part of Speech:
adjectiveMeaning 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.