barbed
🇺🇸
/bɑːrbd/
🇬🇧
/bɑːbd/
adjective
R
Having a sharp point that curves backward, like the points on a barbed wire.
The barbed wire fence was difficult to climb over.
R
Saying something in a way that is intended to hurt someone's feelings.
Her barbed comment about his appearance left him feeling upset.
translation
Having a sharp point that curves backward, like the points on a barbed wire.; Saying something in a way that is intended to hurt someone's feelings.