biter

English

/ˈbaɪtɚ/, /ˈbaɪtə/

noun
Definitions
  • someone or something who bites.
  • (fishing) A fish that tends to take bait.
  • (curling) A stone that barely touches the outside of the house.
  • (slang) One who copies someone else's work, style or techniques, especially in hip-hop.
  • (obsolete) A cheat or fraudster.
  • (fiction) A zombie.

Etymology

Suffix from English bite.

Origin

English

bite

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