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Barbed: meaning, definitions and examples

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barbed

 

[ หˆbษ‘หbd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

wire

Having sharp points or edges that stick out and are used for catching on things or cutting something.

Synonyms

pointed, prickly, sharp, spiked

Examples of usage

  • The fence was topped with barbed wire to prevent intruders.
  • The barbed hook caught the fish easily.
Context #2 | Verb

comment

To make a comment or remark that is critical and hurtful to someone.

Synonyms

jab, mock, ridicule, taunt

Examples of usage

  • She barbed her co-worker's presentation with sarcastic comments.
  • He barbed his ex-girlfriend's Instagram post.

Translations

Translations of the word "barbed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น farpado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค‚เคŸเฅ‡เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stachelig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berduri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kolczasty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใ‚ฒใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท barbelรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ con pรบas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikenli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์‹œ๊ฐ€ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงุฆูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trnitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tล•nistรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธฆๅˆบ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trnat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพyrnรณttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะบะตะฝะตะบั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ™แƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tikanlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ con pรบas

Etymology

The word 'barbed' originated from the Middle English 'barbed', which means having barbs or points. It is derived from the Old French 'barbelรฉ' and ultimately from the Latin 'barbula', meaning a little beard. The use of 'barbed' to describe sharp objects or critical remarks dates back to the 15th century.

See also: barber.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,954, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.