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bite definition

1. in.
   to accept a deception; to fall for something; to respond to a come-on. : We put up a sign advertising free pop, but nobody bit.
2. in.
   [for someone or something] to be bad or threatening. : My dad bites, but don't worry, he's in a good mood.
3. in.
   to be irritating. (More severe than to suck,as in It sucks.) : This party bites. Sko.
4. tv.
   to copy something without permission; to steal something. : Sue bit a copy of my term paper, and I almost got in trouble.