The meaning of barbed is having barbs Authors use barbed metaphors to describe characters with sharp tongues or harsh words, illustrating their personalities How to use barbed in a sentence.
Having a sharp point which curves backwards unkind and criticizing Discover everything about the word barbed in english A barbed comment (definition of barbed from the cambridge academic content dictionary © cambridge university press)
American heritage® dictionary of the english language,. A professor noted for his barbed criticisms. Definition of barbed adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.