Definition of barbed

barbedadjective

có gai

/bɑːbd//bɑːrbd/

The word "barbed" originates from the Old English word "beorþ", meaning "beard." This stemmed from the fact that barbed objects, like fishhooks or arrowheads, resemble a beard in their bristly appearance. The word evolved over time, adopting the "-ed" suffix to denote something possessing the characteristic of a beard, hence "barbed." This evolution reflects the natural human tendency to connect new concepts with familiar, tangible objects.

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having a point that is curved backwards (called a barb)

có một điểm cong về phía sau (gọi là ngạnh)

Example:
  • barbed wire

    dây thép gai

meant to hurt somebody’s feelings

có nghĩa là làm tổn thương cảm xúc của ai đó

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