The response to a sting or bite from insects or bugs is variable and depends on a variety of factors. Most bites and stings result in: 1  pain, 2  swelling, 3  redness, 4  itching, or.  blister.
sparÂ·ing. adj. 1. Given to or marked by prudence and restraint in the use of material resources. 2. Deficient or limited in quantity, fullness, or extent: sparing amounts of criticism. sparâ²ingÂ·ly adv.
hamstring in British English. See all translations. hamstringverb [ T often passive ] uk â /ËhÃ¦m.strÉªÅ/ us â /ËhÃ¦m.strÉªÅ/ hamstrung. âº to limit the amount of something that can be done or the ability or power of someone to do something: 1  The company was hamstrung by traditional but inefficient ways of conducting business. 2  He pulled (= injured) a hamstring while playing football. 3  the hamstring muscles.