godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Used for animals or people biting something or someone. Often implies a sudden, sharp bite.
犬が急に噛み付いてきた。
The dog suddenly bit me.
猫が手に噛み付いた。
The cat bit my hand.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
snap at; flare up at; jump down someone's throat
Figurative use: to verbally attack or respond sharply to someone, often in anger.
彼は上司に噛み付くように文句を言った。
He snapped at his boss with complaints.
ちょっと注意しただけで、彼女は噛み付いてきた。
When I just gave her a little warning, she flared up at me.