Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- p. p. of
bite . - adjective (Bot.) Terminating abruptly, as if bitten off; premorse.
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- verb Past participle of
bite
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Examples
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As attractive as it sounds, the risk of a major liability should something go wrong and an allergic person – guilty or not – be bitten is just too great.
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And, his blog, bitten is definitely worth a look - I check it out about once a week. renewbee
Use Your Freezer Efficiently To Save Money (and Food) | Lifehacker Australia 2009
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Ok, putting them back half bitten is something only I thought I did.
Where’s the Guide to Chocoholic-Proofing Your Marriage? | Her Bad Mother 2007
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The fashion photographer Steven Meisel and I have worked together often throughout the years, and he coined bitten lips as a term.
the new beauty secrets Laura Mercier 2006
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Well, it appears that once bitten is twice shy: Morrison’s released his follow-up effort on his Web site well in advance of the album’s release — presumably in hopes that fans, at least, will give it a listen before the tastemakers weigh in.
Dodging Pitchfork 2007
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“You got her a job,” Sylvie said, each word bitten off, hard and distinct.
Fly Away Home Jennifer Weiner 2010
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“You got her a job,” Sylvie said, each word bitten off, hard and distinct.
Fly Away Home Jennifer Weiner 2010
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When we first meet him, he has already had his throat cut or bitten, which is spurting blood and yet it took him ten minutes to die.
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Darrell said this with a growl, each word bitten off in anger.
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So far, no agents have bitten, which is a shame because I have all the wealth of experience that you gain from being two years older than Katherine Schwarzenegger.
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