interjection

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Bite me (interjection) means a rude, dismissive retort used to tell someone to go away or to stop annoying you, roughly equivalent to 'get lost' or 'shut up'. Example: “You'll never finish it in time." "Oh, bite me.”

interjection

informal, mildly vulgar A rude, dismissive retort used to tell someone to go away or to stop annoying you, roughly equivalent to 'get lost' or 'shut up'.

""You'll never finish it in time." "Oh, bite me.""

"When his brother called him a loser, he just said "bite me" and walked off."

How to use bite me

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA cheeky way of telling someone to get lost.

When to use it

Chiefly North American, though widely understood elsewhere. It is coarse but far milder than an outright swear word, and is often said jokingly between friends. Avoid it in any formal or professional setting.

Memory tip

Tone carries the whole phrase. Said with a grin it is banter; said flatly it is a real insult.

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Easily confused with

blow me bite my tongue bite the bullet

Common pairings

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Circa the 1980s in the United States, likely from the phrase bite my ass.

Synonyms

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get lost shove off drop dead up yours

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Rhymes for bite me

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'bite me' and 'blow me'?

'Bite me' is a general dismissal meaning roughly 'get lost', and is only mildly rude. 'Blow me' is explicitly sexual and considerably more offensive. They are not interchangeable.

Is 'bite me' offensive?

It is rude but low-level. Among friends it usually reads as playful sarcasm, while directed at a stranger, a teacher or a colleague it is straightforwardly insulting.

What is the meaning of bite me?

"bite me" (interjection) means a rude, dismissive retort used to tell someone to go away or to stop annoying you, roughly equivalent to 'get lost' or 'shut up'.

What is another word for bite me?

Other words for "bite me" include get lost, shove off, drop dead, up yours.

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