biting

From Wiktionary

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

[change] Verb

Plain form bite

Third person singular bites

Simple past bit

Past participle bitten

Present participle biting

1. The present participle of bite.

[change] 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