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BNC: 11374 COCA: 11507

barbed

barbed /ˈbɑɚbd/ adjective
barbed
/ˈbɑɚbd/
adjective
Learner's definition of BARBED
: having a sharp point that sticks out and backward from a larger point : having a barb有倒钩的;有倒刺的
: expressing criticism in an unkind and often clever way尖刻的;讽刺的;挖苦的
BNC: 11374 COCA: 11507
1
: having barbs
2
: characterized by pointed and biting criticism or sarcasm
barbed witticisms

Example Sentences

The candidates exchanged barbed comments during the debate. barbed satire on American academia
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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of barbed was in 1611
BNC: 11374 COCA: 11507

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