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Barb
01
a sharp or pointed remark that is intended to criticize or upset someone
02
one of the parallel filaments projecting from the main shaft of a feather
03
a subsidiary point facing opposite from the main point that makes an arrowhead or spear hard to remove
04
a sharp projection or point, typically found on wire fencing, designed to deter and hinder passage or intrusion
to barb
01
provide with barbs
Example
Jake's barb about his friend's appearance left a sour atmosphere at the gathering.
The comedian's jokes were often laced with barbs aimed at poking fun at societal norms.
Sarah couldn't help but feel hurt by Tom's barb about her cooking skills during the dinner party.
The politician responded to the reporter's barb with a sarcastic remark of his own.
Despite her attempts to maintain composure, Susan was stung by her coworker's barb about her recent promotion.
