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mordacious.

Biting, causing a physical bite or sting; corrosive

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Biting, causing a physical bite or sting; corrosive

  2. Sharp or caustic in style or tone.

  3. Sharp in intent, sarcastic.

  4. Prone to biting, aggressive (of an animal etc.).

Where this word comes from

From Latin mordax (“given to biting, corrosive”) (from mordere (“to bite, sting”)) + -ious.

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