BITING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word BITING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BITING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Biting

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbʌɪtɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(of insects and certain other animals) able to wound the skin with a sting or fangs

Short Definition:

able to wound skin with sting or fangs

Examples:
  • a cream to ward off biting insects
Definition:

(of wind or cold) so cold as to be painful

Short Definition:

so cold as to be painful

Examples:
  • he leant forward to protect himself against the biting wind

Word: Biting

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbʌɪtɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a bite-sized piece of food; a small snack, appetizer, or canapé

Short Definition:

bite-sized piece of food

Examples:
  • the hotel bar serves cocktails and delicious bitings

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