barb
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barbs
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barbs
Britannica Dictionary definition of BARB
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1
:
a sharp point that sticks out and backward from the point of an arrow, a fishhook, etc.
2
:
a clever insult or criticism
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She directed/aimed a few barbs at reporters who had hounded her.
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The candidates exchanged barbs during the debate.
