pulla — meaning in English

English meaning

• barb noun A sharp point angled backward on an arrow, hook, or wire, designed to make it hard to pull out.
• jab noun A quick, sharp poke or short straight punch.
• taunt verb To mock or provoke someone with insulting remarks, often to get a reaction.

Senses

pulla is used for these senses in English:

• Apulia A peninsula and administrative region in southern Italy.
• barb (figuratively) A hurtful or disparaging remark.
• jab (US, figurative) A mild verbal insult.
• taunt A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.

barb — full definition

1. noun A sharp point angled backward on an arrow, hook, or wire, designed to make it hard to pull out.
2. noun A sharp, cutting remark meant to hurt or provoke.
3. noun Any of various small freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels near the mouth.
4. verb To fit something with barbs.

jab — full definition

1. noun A quick, sharp poke or short straight punch.
2. noun British informal: an injection, especially a vaccination.
3. noun A cutting remark aimed at someone.
4. verb To poke or punch sharply and quickly.
5. verb To give someone an injection.

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