biteable

/baɪˈteɪbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

deserving to be bitten or attacked; provocative or annoying.

“The politician’s biting remarks made her a very biteable target for her opponents.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is worth biting or attacking.

“The corrupt business executive became a biteable figurehead for the company’s scandals.”

Synonyms

  • bite-sized
  • galling
  • grievous

Antonyms

  • harmless
  • non-provocative