barb Significado & definición

Significado de barb en español

• 0 the sharp part that points backwards from a fish hook (= curved piece of wire) or arrow, making it hard to remove it from something -- lengüeta, punta de presa

• 1 a remark that is funny but unkind -- pulla

  • I tried to ignore their barbs about my new jacket.

• 2 a backward-facing point on an arrowhead, fishing hook etc -- lengüeta

  • The fish become caught on the barb of the hook.

• 3 a hurtful remark -- alfilerazo, pulla

  • a cruel barb aimed at her husband.