Why Do People Say 'Bite Me' When They're Annoyed?

Sometimes, when people are annoyed or angry, they say 'bite me', like it's a funny way to tell the other person off. It’s not really about biting; it's more of an exaggerated way to show frustration or irritation.

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When my brother took the last cookie, I said 'bite me!' to tease him.
My friend said 'bite me' when he spilled his coffee on me.
I told my teacher 'bite me' after she gave me extra homework.

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