barb

/bɑːb/noun

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काँटा, (तीर या हुक की) उल्टी नोक

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noun

1
[C]
the point of an arrow or a hook that is curved backwards to make it difficult to pull out
काँटा, (तीर या हुक की) उल्टी नोक
- the barb of a fish hook
2
[C]
a remark that is meant to hurt somebody's feelings
चुभती बात, ताना, कटाक्ष
- The minister ignored the barbs from the opposition benches.
- She could not resist a final barb about his late arrival.
Synonyms jibe dig taunt sneer insult
Opposite compliment praise

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barbed adjective