a biting remark

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• biting — bitingly, adv. bitingness, n. /buy ting/, adj. 1. nipping; smarting; keen: biting cold; a biting sensation on the tongue. 2. cutting; sarcastic: a biting remark. [1250 1300; ME bitynge. See BITE, ING2] Syn. 2. incisive, trenchant; caustic,… …   Universalium

• biting — bit|ing [ baıtıŋ ] adjective 1. ) biting wind or cold is so cold that it makes you feel very uncomfortable 2. ) a biting remark, criticism, etc. is cruel and unkind ╾ bit|ing|ly adverb …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• biting — UK [ˈbaɪtɪŋ] / US adjective 1) biting wind or cold is so cold that it makes you feel very uncomfortable 2) a biting remark, criticism etc is cruel and unkind Derived word: bitingly adverb …   English dictionary

• biting — [ˈbaɪtɪŋ] adj 1) a biting wind is extremely cold and unpleasant 2) a biting remark is cruel …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

• biting — bit•ing [[t]ˈbaɪ tɪŋ[/t]] adj. 1) nipping; smarting; keen: biting cold[/ex] 2) cutting; sarcastic: a biting remark[/ex] • Etymology: 1250–1300 bit′ing•ly, adv …   From formal English to slang

• remark — I n. 1) to drop, make a remark 2) a biting, catty, caustic, cutting, nasty, scathing remark 3) a casual; complimentary; cryptic; derogatory; facetious; flattering; impertinent; inane; indiscreet; off the cuff; passing; pithy; pointed; reassuring; …   Combinatory dictionary

• biting — bit|ing [ˈbaıtıŋ] adj 1.) a biting wind is unpleasantly cold = ↑icy ▪ A biting wind blew down from the hills. 2.) a biting criticism, remark etc is cruel or unkind ▪ a biting satire on corruption >bitingly adv …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• biting — adjective 1 a biting wind is unpleasantly cold: A biting wind blew down from the hills. 2 a biting criticism, remark is cruel or unkind: biting sarcasm bitingly adverb …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• nip — nip1 /nip/, v., nipped, nipping, n. v.t. 1. to squeeze or compress tightly between two surfaces or points; pinch; bite. 2. to take off by pinching, biting, or snipping (usually fol. by off): He nipped off a piece of steak and gave it to the dog.… …   Universalium

• nip — I [[t]nɪp[/t]] v. nipped, nip•ping, n. 1) to compress tightly between two surfaces or points; pinch; bite 2) to sever by pinching, biting, or snipping 3) to check in development 4) to affect sharply and painfully or injuriously, as cold does 5)… …   From formal English to slang

• nip — I. /nɪp / (say nip) verb (nipped, nipping) –verb (t) 1. to compress sharply between two surfaces or points; pinch or bite. 2. to affect sharply and painfully or injuriously, as cold does. 3. Nautical to secure (a rope) by holding it with a… …