bitten

verbadjectivecommon in dialogue

//ˈbɪt.ən//
/[ˈbɪt.n̩]/
/[ˈbɪʔ.n̩]/

That has received a bite.

verb

1
Also a form of bitepast participle of bite
My dog has never bitten anyone before.

Etymology

Morphologically bit + -en.

adjective

1
That has received a bite.
the postman's bitten leg
2
Abruptly cut off, as roots or leaves may be.

bite · To cut into something by clamping the teeth.biting · An instance of something being bitten.bits · Genitals.

bitten · That has received a bite.

bitter · Having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance).Bitter · A surname from Dutch or German.bitterness · The quality of having a bitter taste.

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