ADJ.
nasty
VERB + BITEY
dealing
PREP.
with
adj
Inclined to bite.
So when someone tells you their little trick for dealing with a bitey horse, just remember that that is what it is — a little trick.
It has all the beauty of an idyllic tropical island without any of the nasty, bitey stuff.
Having a sharp or spicy flavor.
noun
An animal that bites or stings.
i Register
In some senses, bitey is marked as informal. Watch for register when choosing this word.