biting

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Verb

Plain form bite

Third-person singular bites

Past tense bit

Past participle bitten

Present participle biting

1. The present participle of bite.

Adjective

Positive biting

Comparative more biting

Superlative most biting

1. Something that is biting causes a stinging feeling.

   a biting wind

2. Something that is biting is hurtful or sharp.

   a biting criticism

3. Something that is biting tends to bite.

   a biting insect