sivallus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- barb noun A sharp point angled backward on an arrow, hook, or wire, designed to make it hard to pull out.
- hit verb To strike someone or something, often forcefully.
- jab noun A quick, sharp poke or short straight punch.
- lash noun A hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash.
- quip noun A short, clever, often slightly cutting remark made quickly in conversation.
- retort noun A sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.
- shot noun The firing of a gun, or the result of firing it.
- slash noun A quick, forceful cutting stroke, or the cut it leaves.
Senses
sivallus is used for these senses in English:
- barb (figuratively) A hurtful or disparaging remark.
- hit (dated) A peculiarly apt expression or turn of thought; a phrase which hits the mark.
- jab (US, figurative) A mild verbal insult.
- lash A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough, often given as a punishment.
- lash A stroke of satire or sarcasm; an expression or retort that cuts or gives pain; a cut.
- quip A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort or comeback; a gibe.
- retort A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.
- shot A remark or comment, especially one which is critical or insulting.
barb — full definition
- noun A sharp point angled backward on an arrow, hook, or wire, designed to make it hard to pull out.
- noun A sharp, cutting remark meant to hurt or provoke.
- noun Any of various small freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels near the mouth.
- verb To fit something with barbs.
hit — full definition
- verb To strike someone or something, often forcefully.
- verb To reach or achieve a target, level, or milestone.
- verb To affect someone or something negatively or suddenly.
- noun Something very popular or successful, such as a song or movie.
- noun A blow, strike, or instance of hitting.