/ bɑːbd; NAmE bɑːrbd/ adjective
1.
( of an arrow or a hook ) having a point that is curved backwards (called a barb )
2.
( of a remark or comment ) meant to hurt sb's feelings
/ bɑːbd; NAmE bɑːrbd/ adjective
1.
( of an arrow or a hook ) having a point that is curved backwards (called a barb )
2.
( of a remark or comment ) meant to hurt sb's feelings
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005