Bite Definition
bite
noun
- a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
- a small amount of solid food; a mouthful; "all they had left was a bit of bread"
- a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
- a light informal meal
- (angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait; "after fishing for an hour he still had not had a bite"
- wit having a sharp and caustic quality; "he commented with typical pungency"; "the bite of satire"
- a strong odor or taste property; "the pungency of mustard"; "the sulfurous bite of garlic"; "the sharpness of strange spices"; "the raciness of the wine"
- the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws
- a portion removed from the whole; "the government's weekly bite from my paycheck"
verb
- to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws; "Gunny invariably tried to bite her"
- cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort; "The sun burned his face"
- penetrate or cut, as with a knife; "The fork bit into the surface"
- deliver a sting to; "A bee stung my arm yesterday"
"Bite" in song lyrics
See how bite is used in real songs:
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"Smokin' head and please don't bite"
2 Live Crew — C'mon Babe -
"Procrastinate, perpetrate, they just bite"
415 — 415 -
"Used to riding on 24's with a chrome bite"
504 Boyz (Master P/Halleluyah) — Bounce Back
Words that rhyme with bite
Usage tips for "bite"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bite" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bite to find words that pair well.