Meaning of 'bite' in Yoruba is: jáni

bite: jáni

Noun:

jáni, ipanu, ta, irora, fe, kolu, egbo, ọgbẹ, mọnamọna, òkele, iwonba, ọpọlọ, owo, ọpẹ.

Verb:

jáni, koju, mu, da duro, ya, dojuko, ta, eefi, sohun ti, ohun ọdẹ, idasesile, kolu, owo, àgbo, ìdẹ, iwa.

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Noun(1) a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person(2) a small amount of solid food; a mouthful(3) a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin(4) a light informal meal(5) (angling(6) wit having a sharp and caustic quality(7) a strong odor or taste property(8) the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws(9) a portion removed from the whole(10) a small amount of solid food(11) a mouthful(12) (angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait(13) mouthful of food(14) pungency; stinging sensation(15) allotment
Verb(1) to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws(2) cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort(3) penetrate or cut, as with a knife(4) deliver a sting to(5) to grip(6) cut off(7) or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws(8) penetrate or cut(9) as with a knife(10) grip or tear with teeth(11) corrode(12) eat away(13) take a chance

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(1) I glared at her while taking a bite of the scrumptious piece of buttered and toasted bread.(2) There may be situations, your Honour, where that section may bite to ensnare a situation which at first glance one would think would not be covered.(3) Sherry vinegar brightens salad dressings with a sharp bite of purple grapes.(4) Unlike last year, there won't be a bar so bring a packed lunch for a bite to eat and drink.(5) Rabies is an invariably fatal viral disease caused by the bite of an infected animal, usually a dog.(6) Robyn took a large bite out of her sandwich(7) No great penalty because the weather has turned somewhat grey and dour, with a bite in the wind that's guaranteed to find its way through all but the stoutest of outdoor clothing.(8) It's a small bite of interesting thoughts, statistics and references.(9) The next time your all set to bite into a succulent Fish, think Yana Gupta.(10) The pressures were starting to bite even before the long term effects of foot and mouth spread into the sector.(11) The wind now has a bite that it did not have just a few days ago.(12) I asked, grabbing a piece of toast and taking a satisfying bite .(13) The gentler side of onions comes out in the cooking - but even when their pungency has been tamed, they retain a little bite to remind you of their wild past.(14) Snappers strike viciously when lifted from water or teased and can inflict a serious bite .(15) a hundred or so retailers should bite(16) They use their ability to produce venom to defend them against predators and with their large fangs they are able to deliver a nasty bite .