a biting jest

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• Biting — Bit ing, a. That bites; sharp; cutting; sarcastic; caustic. A biting affliction. A biting jest. Shak. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Jeer — Jeer, n. A railing remark or reflection; a scoff; a taunt; a biting jest; a flout; a jibe; mockery. [1913 Webster] Midas, exposed to all their jeers, Had lost his art, and kept his ears. Swift. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• jeer — 1. noun /dʒir/ a) A railing remark or reflection; a scoff; a taunt; a biting jest; a flout; a jibe; mockery. Midas, exposed to all their jeers, Had lost his art, and kept his ears. b) …   Wiktionary

• quip — n. Taunt, gibe, jeer, scoff, sneer, mock, flout, sally, quirk, crank, repartee, retort, sharp saying, caustic or cutting remark, biting jest …   New dictionary of synonyms

• gibe — I. v. n. Sneer, scoff, jeer, fleer, flout. II. v. a. Flout, taunt, deride, ridicule, jeer, twit, scoff at, sneer at, jeer at. III. n. Sneer, scoff, taunt, flout, biting jest …   New dictionary of synonyms

• jeer — I. v. n. Sneer, scoff, flout, mock, gibe, fleer, rail. II. v. a. Flout, taunt, deride, ridicule, mock, gibe, scoff, spurn, despise, contemn, chaff at, sneer at, jeer at, rail at, gibe at, crook the finger at. III. n. Sneer, scoff, taunt, gibe,… …   New dictionary of synonyms

• scoff — I. v. a. Mock, deride, jeer, scoff at. II. v. n. Mock, jeer, gibe, sneer, flout, deride, ridicule. III. n. 1. Sneer, gibe, jeer, taunt, flout, biting jest, mock. 2. Derision, ridicule, mock, reproach …   New dictionary of synonyms

• literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… …   Universalium

• joke — joke, jest, jape, quip, witticism, wisecrack, crack, gag are comparable when they mean a remark, story, or action intended to evoke laughter. Joke, when applied to a story or remark, suggests something designed to promote good humor and… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

• List of gestures — Further information: Gesture People often use gestures during heated or tense arguments, such as at this political demonstration. Gestures are a form of nonverbal communication in which visible bodily actio …   Wikipedia

• List of World War II films — Below is an incomplete list of fictional feature films or mini series which feature events of World War II in the narrative. A separate list of full fledged TV series appears at the end. Contents 1 Restrictions 2 Films made during the war …   Wikipedia