biting /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/adjective 3noun 2forms 3phrases 1 adjective3 •Tending to bite. •Causing a stinging sensation. •Cutting or incisive. noun2 •An instance of something being bitten. •A bite-sized snack.Here the guests were lavishly entertained with drinks and bitings even before sitting down to dinner. — 1997 formsbitings · more biting · most biting Phrases with biting nail-bitingThat causes nervous anticipation or suspense.