mamba

/ˈmɑmbə/
noun
  1. A highly venomous snake found in Africa, known for its speed and aggressive behavior.
    • Tourists were warned to watch out for mambas on the hiking trail.
    • A mamba's bite can be fatal if not treated quickly.
    • The black mamba is one of the fastest snakes in the world.
  2. A nickname for a person who is fast, deadly, or highly skilled, especially in sports (popularized by basketball player Kobe Bryant).
    • In the final seconds, she struck like a mamba and scored the winning goal.
    • The young player trained with a mamba mentality, always pushing to be better.
    • He earned the nickname 'Mamba' for his unstoppable moves on the court.
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