The meaning of BARBED is having barbs. How to use barbed in a sentence.

BARBED definition: having barbs. See examples of barbed used in a sentence.

having a sharp point which curves backwards unkind and criticizing: a barbed comment (Definition of barbed from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Definition of barbed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Define barbed. barbed synonyms, barbed pronunciation, barbed translation, English dictionary definition of barbed. adj. 1. Having barbs. 2. Cutting; stinging: barbed criticism; barbed …

Sep 28, 2025 · barbed (comparative more barbed, superlative most barbed) Having barbs. quotations

Barbed refers to something that is sharp or pointed, often in a way that is intended to inflict harm or damage. This term is commonly used to describe a form of security or protection, such as …

Something that's barbed is sharp or spiky. Barbed wire has very sharp points at intervals along its length, to keep animals or people in (or out of) a yard. Roses are famous for their sweet …

BARBED meaning: 1 : having a sharp point that sticks out and backward from a larger point having a barb; 2 : expressing criticism in an unkind and often clever way

Barbed definition: Having barbs.