barbed
barbed
adjective \ˈbärbd\Definition of BARBED
1
: having barbs
2
: characterized by pointed and biting criticism or sarcasm <barbed witticisms>
Examples of BARBED
- The candidates exchanged barbed comments during the debate.
- <barbed satire on American academia>
First Known Use of BARBED
1611
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