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(noun) chomp
the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws
(noun) sharpness, raciness, pungency
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
(noun) pungency
wit having a sharp and caustic quality
he commented with typical pungency; the bite of satire
a light informal meal
a small amount of solid food; a mouthful
all they had left was a bit of bread
(noun) sting, insect bite
a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
deliver a sting to
A bee stung my arm yesterday
(verb) seize with teeth
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