Stinging remarks are comments that are intended to hurt or insult someone. They can be direct or indirect, and often contain sharp criticism. OWS is an acronym for 'Ouch! Wince! Sigh!', which is a phrase used to express the pain of a stinging remark. BARBS are sharp, pointed comments that are meant to hurt or insult someone. NIPS are quick, cutting remarks that are meant to sting or hurt someone. All three terms refer to stinging remarks that are meant to cause emotional pain.