bitey
Apt to nip
Bitey describes something or someone inclined to bite.
Most often applied to animals: The cat gets bitey when you rub her belly too long.
It can describe insects, teething babies, or playful pets whose affection involves teeth.
Occasionally extended to objects that pinch or snag: Watch that bitey zipper.
Vocalized hostile warning
- growlingDeep threatening vocalization
- snappingBreaking with sharp sound
- nippingBiting lightly, sharply
- ferociousExtremely violent or aggressive
vicious · menacing · territorial · defensive · protective · provoked · agitated · irritable
Cutting tooth in front
- canineOf or like dogs
- fangPointed predator tooth
- molarRear crushing tooth
- serratedHaving toothlike projections
razor · jagged · sharp · pointed · needle · chomping · gnashing · crunching
Lively in flavor
- spicyHaving strong heat
- piquantPleasingly sharp-tasting
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
acidic · tart · peppery · gingery · bold · punchy · nippy · bracing
snarling
Vocalized hostile warning
- growlingDeep threatening vocalization
- snappingBreaking with sharp sound
- nippingBiting lightly, sharply
ferocious · vicious · menacing · territorial · defensive · protective · provoked · agitated · irritable · cranky
incisor
Cutting tooth in front
serrated · razor · jagged · sharp · pointed · needle · chomping · gnashing · crunching · jaw
zesty
Lively in flavor
sharp · acidic · tart · peppery · gingery · bold · punchy · nippy · bracing · pungent
stinging
Causing sharp pain
throbbing · gnawing · sharp · sore · tender · inflamed · swollen · irritated · wound · puncture
venomous
Producing injected toxins
- predatoryExploiting the vulnerable
- rabidViolently extreme or fervent
- infectiousAble to spread disease
poisonous · lethal · viper · cobra · rattlesnake · shark · piranha · mosquito · tick · flea
- bite the dustFail or perish utterly
- mosquito biteInsect-caused itchy swelling
- take a biteConsume a small portion
- bite the bulletAccept inevitable hardship
- grab a biteEat something casually
- bite your tongueRefrain from speaking