biting

 
Pronunciation: /ˈbʌɪtɪŋ/

adjective

  • 1(of insects and certain other animals) able to wound the skin with a sting or fangs: a cream to ward off biting insects
  • 2(of wind or cold) so cold as to be painful: he leant forward to protect himself against the biting wind
  • (of wit or criticism) harsh or cruel: his biting satire on corruption and power

Derivatives

bitingly

adverb