a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) | the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws |
informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar | a portion removed from the whole |
| a strong odor or taste property |
| wit having a sharp and caustic quality |
| (angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait |
| a light informal meal |
| a small amount of solid food; a mouthful |
| a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person |
| a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin |