bitten

American  

[bit-n] / ˈbɪt n /

verb

1. a past participle of bite.

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bitten British  

/ ˈbɪtən /

verb

1. the past participle of bite

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bitten Idioms  

1. see once bitten, twice shy; also see bite.

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Other Word Forms

• unbitten adjective

Example Sentences

"It hasn't just been the once or the twice. This is the third time she's actually bitten," Smith said.

From BBC

His russet beard was a bird’s nest tangle; one cheek was pulled downwards by an ugly scar, and whatever had bitten him had taken off one ear.

From Literature

When I catch up, I ask if he has ever been bitten by a dog?

From BBC

“Call 911 right away if bitten and try to stay calm,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

"Yes, but they know he's the leader without having their ears bitten off. Maybe you can do something with him."

From Literature