Meaning & Definition of Biting in English
English⟶
Biting
/baɪtɪŋ/
adjective
1. Capable of wounding
- "A barbed compliment"
- "A biting aphorism"
- "Pungent satire"
synonym:
- barbed,
- biting,
- nipping,
- pungent,
- mordacious
2. Causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation
- Used especially of cold
- "Bitter cold"
- "A biting wind"
synonym:
- biting,
- bitter
Examples of using
Tom has the habit of biting his nails.
She has a habit of biting her nails.
Stop biting your nails.