BARBED


Meaning of BARBED in English

/ 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.