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Definition of biter

biter

/ˈbaɪ.tər/
bi · ter
Plural:biters
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• noun

1

A person or animal, such as an aggressive dog, a young child, or a blood-sucking insect, that habitually bites.

Example

"The veterinarian wore thick protective gloves after being warned that the nervous terrier was a biter."

2

A fish that readily takes the bait in angling.

Example

"Perch are eager biters in the early morning hours when the water is still cool."

3

A person who cheats, deceives, or tricks others (archaic).

Example

"In the 18th-century comedy, the scheming merchant finds himself outwitted and becomes the biter bit."

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• Nearby Words

bitchy
bitcoin
bite
biter
bitesize
biting
bitingly

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English bitere, derived from bitan ('to bite') plus the agentive suffix -ere.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Biter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/biter
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