verb trans
to seize or cut into (somebody or something) with the teeth or jaws
said of an animal or insect: to sting (somebody or something) with a fang or other specialized part of the body
(often + off/away) to remove or sever (something) with the teeth
to cut or pierce (somebody or something) with a sharp-edged weapon, or as if with one
to cause sharp pain or stinging discomfort to (somebody)
to grip or take a strong hold of (somebody or something)
informal to annoy or worry (somebody)
What's biting him?
said of acids: to corrode or destroy all or part of (something, esp a metal)
said of an animal or insect: to wound with the teeth, sting with a fang, etc, esp by instinct
(+ at) to attempt to bite; to make a biting movement
to take or maintain a firm hold on something
said of fish: to take a bait
said of a person: to accept an offer, etc
said of an acid: to damage, destroy, or corrode something
said of sanctions, etc: to have an effect
said of a weapon or tool: to cut or pierce
said of food: to have a pungent taste
to have great interest in or enthusiasm for (something)
to undertake to do more than one can successfully manage
to show anger or resentment
to stop oneself with an effort from saying something
to speak to or scold somebody angrily
to face up steadfastly to something unwelcome that one has been hesitating over
to fall dead, esp in a fight
said of a plan or scheme: to collapse or fail
to harm somebody who has been one's benefactor
somebody who has had an unpleasant experience will be more cautious the next time