English · Word Candidate

biting

/ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: bitings

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Meaning · English

An instance of something being bitten.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A bite-sized snack.

Noun

Here the guests were lavishly entertained with drinks and bitings even before sitting down to dinner.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Causing a stinging sensation.

Adjective

a biting wind

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Cutting or incisive.

Adjective

a biting criticism

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “biting” mean?

An instance of something being bitten.

Is “biting” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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