barb 
/ˈbɑɚb/ noun
plural barbs /ˈbɑɚb/ noun [count] 1 : a sharp point that sticks out and backward from the point of an arrow, a fishhook, etc. 2 : a clever insult or criticism
▪ She directed/aimed a few barbs at reporters who had hounded her. ▪ The candidates exchanged barbs during the debate.
▪ She directed/aimed a few barbs at reporters who had hounded her. ▪ The candidates exchanged barbs during the debate.
