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biting comment

[ˈbaɪtɪŋ ˈkɒment]
nounpl: biting comments
comentário mordaz
1. A sharp, critical, or sarcastic remark that is intended to hurt or criticize someone
Her biting comment about his performance left him embarrassed.
Seu comentário mordaz sobre o desempenho dele o deixou envergonhado.
2. A witty but cutting observation or statement
The critic's biting comments on the film were both funny and brutal.
Os comentários mordazes do crítico sobre o filme foram engraçados e brutais ao mesmo tempo.
NYC Slang
a sick burn / a vicious diss
Synonyms
cutting remarksharp commentsarcastic remarkcaustic observationacerbic comment
Antonyms
kind commentgentle remarkcomplimentpraise

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comentário mordaz
most commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
comentário mordaz / comentário ferino
ferino also used colloquially
São Paulo
comentário mordaz
standard usage
Portugal
observação mordaz / comentário cortante
cortante also common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

to take a dig at someone
to have a sharp tongue
to throw shade
to cut someone down to size
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