Biting

/ˈbaɪ.tɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Present participle of 'bite'; to help in grabbing or grasping something.

The dog was biting at the toy enthusiastically.

adjective

Sharp or incisive in manner; sarcastic or cutting.

Her biting remarks during the meeting left everyone feeling uncomfortable.

Cold enough to cause physical discomfort.

The biting wind made it hard to enjoy the outdoor concert.

Derived from the verb 'bite', with the addition of -ing to form the participle.

biting cold

Very cold, causing discomfort.

biting humor

Humor that is sharp and often cruel.

biting criticism

Severe or harsh criticism.

bite

To use the teeth to cut into something.

bitten

Past participle of bite; having been cut into.

bitingly

In a manner that is sharp or harsh.

To copy or imitate someone's style or work.

That artist is totally biting off of the famous painter.

To react strongly or negatively, usually in a witty manner.

He really bit back hard during the debate.