Biter

/ˈbaɪtər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or animal that bites.

The biter at the dog park was quickly removed after it snapped at another dog.

A person who is resentful or complains frequently.

He's such a biter about the new policies that it makes team meetings unpleasant.

A tool used for biting or cutting.

The carpenter used a biter to quickly trim the excess wood.

An angler's term for a fish that is willing to take the bait.

It was a good day for fishing; we found plenty of biters around the rocks.

Derived from the verb 'bite' with the suffix '-er', indicating a person or thing that performs the action.

biter end

A painful or regrettable conclusion.

bitter sweet

Combining both positive and negative feelings.

bite the bullet

To endure a painful or unpleasant situation.

bite

The action of using teeth to cut into something.

bitten

Past participle of bite; having been crushed or pierced by something sharp.

A person who is generally grumpy or complains often.

He's such a biter about the new rules at work.

Someone who is overly critical or harsh.

Don't be a biter about the movie; it's supposed to be fun.