barracuda
/ˌbɛrəˈkudə/
noun
- A large, predatory tropical fish with a long body and sharp teeth, known for its speed and aggressive behavior.
- Barracudas are fast swimmers and hunt smaller fish in warm waters.
- Divers spotted a barracuda lurking near the coral reef.
- We saw a barracuda while snorkeling in the Caribbean.
- A person who is aggressive, competitive, or ruthless, especially in business or sports.
- That lawyer is a real barracuda in the courtroom.
- The team's star player is a barracuda on the basketball court.
- She earned a reputation as a barracuda in the world of finance.
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