jellyfish

/ˈdʒɛliˌfɪʃ/
noun
  1. A sea animal with a soft, transparent, jelly-like body and long, stinging tentacles.
    • The swimmer got stung by a jellyfish and had to leave the beach.
    • We saw a large jellyfish floating near the surface of the water.
    • Jellyfish drift with the ocean currents and are found in all seas.
  2. A person who is weak, indecisive, or lacks a strong personality.
    • Don't be a jellyfish — make up your mind and stick with it.
    • He called his opponent a jellyfish during the debate.
    • The manager was a jellyfish who let the team do whatever they wanted.
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