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   barbed

   /bɑːbd/

   adjective

   • 1. having a barb or barbs: "barbed arrows" Similar jaggedhookedspikyspikedspinedspinypricklythornyscratchybristlybristledbriarybramblysharppointedtechnical:spinosespinous
   • ▪ (of a remark or joke) deliberately hurtful: "a fair degree of barbed wit" Similar hurtfulwoundingcuttingbitingstingingmeanspitefulnastyrudecruelviciousunkindunfriendlysnidepointedhatefulill-naturedbittervenomouspoisonousmordantacidacerbicacrimoniousastringentcausticsharpscathinghostilerancorousmaliciousmalevolentevil-intentionedbalefulvindictivevengefulvitriolicspleneticmalignmalignantperniciousbiliousinformal:bitchycattyliterary:maleficmaleficentOpposite kindlygenerous

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBARBED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BARBED definition: 1. having a sharp point that curves backwards 2. unkind and criticizing: 3. having a sharp point…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › barbedBarbed Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   barbed. adjective. ˈbärbd. Synonyms of barbed. 1. : having barbs. 2. : characterized by pointed and biting criticism or sarcasm. barbed witticisms. Synonyms. acerbic. acidic. acidulous. acrid. biting. caustic. corrosive. cutting. mordant. pungent. sarcastic. sardonic. satirical. scalding. scathing. sharp. smart-alecky. smart-mouthed. snarky. tart.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › barbedBARBED | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   BARBED meaning: 1. having a sharp point that curves backwards 2. unkind and criticizing: 3. having a sharp point…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBARBED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A barbed remark or joke seems polite or humorous, but contains a cleverly hidden criticism.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionbarbed adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   barbed. (of an arrow or a hook) having a point that is curved backwards (called a barb) (of a remark or comment) meant to hurt somebody’s feelings. Definition of barbed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.