Afterbite
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Something that lingers after it is bitten, especially a smatch or flavour; aftertaste.
- 2 That which returns with a memory, usually one that is bitter or painful broadly, figuratively
"She's dressed exactly like Faith, her hair winched into the same yellow braids. She can still feel the afterbite of Delle's nails as she raked the hair back, complaining."
Example
More examples"She's dressed exactly like Faith, her hair winched into the same yellow braids. She can still feel the afterbite of Delle's nails as she raked the hair back, complaining."
Etymology
From after- + bite.
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