bite
/baɪt/
noun
- An act of cutting or gripping with the teeth; a small amount of food taken into the mouth at one time.
- I only had a bite of cake because I was full.
- He took a big bite of his sandwich and smiled.
- The mosquito left a red bite on her arm.
- A sharp, stinging quality or effect, especially in taste, cold, or remarks.
- This sauce has a nice bite from the jalapeños.
- Her comment had a sarcastic bite that surprised everyone.
- The cold had a real bite this morning.
Synonyms
verb
- To cut, grip, or pierce something with the teeth.
- The dog tried to bite the mailman through the fence.
- Be careful not to bite your tongue while eating.
- She bit into the apple and heard a loud crunch.
- To cause a sharp, stinging pain, as from cold, wind, or a chemical.
- The cold wind bit at his cheeks as he walked home.
- The soap bit her eyes when she accidentally got some in them.
- The chili pepper bit my tongue with its heat.
- To accept a deal, offer, or bait eagerly (often used in informal or figurative contexts).
- The fish weren't biting today, so we caught nothing.
- The company offered a huge discount, and many customers bit.
- He tried to sell me his old car, but I didn't bite.