adj
bitten
BIHT-uhn
adj
1
Having been bitten; marked or wounded by a bite.
"His arm was still sore where the dog had bitten him."
How to Use Bitten
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something or someone that has suffered a bite.
Common pairings
bitten by a bug
once bitten, twice shy
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Etymology
The past participle of "bite", formed with the old "-en" ending.