Very cold sharp wind.
Biting wind
BY-ting WIND
ˈbaɪtɪŋ wɪnd
Phrase
Example Sentences
"Biting wind today."
"Such a biting wind."
Etymology & History
British weather description. Wind that bites through clothing.
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1800s
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Formality
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