Barb and Huff

Barb

Barb noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.
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Synonyms for Barb

Huff and barb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Huff" instead a noun "Barb".

Nearby Words: barbed, barber, barbel

Huff

Huff noun - The feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity.
Usage example: left the restaurant in a huff after waiting 15 minutes to be seated

Barb and huff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Barb" instead a noun "Huff".

Nearby Words: huffy, huffed, huffing, huffily

How words are described

sarcastic sarcastic barb sarcastic huff
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