a morsi

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “at bites”.

Prepositional phrase

a morsi

1. eaten directly with one's mouth, without using utensils

   mangiare un'ala di pollo a morsi ― to eat a chicken wing directly with one's mouth

2. attacking, killing, etc. by biting

   Quando tentò di aggredirla con il coltello, lei si è difesa a morsi.

   When he tried to assault her with the knife, she defended herself by biting [the assailant].