piranha
/pɪˈrɑːnjə/
noun
- A small, aggressive freshwater fish with sharp teeth, found in South American rivers, known for biting and feeding in groups.
- The piranha is famous for its sharp teeth and powerful bite.
- Swimmers in the Amazon River are warned to avoid areas where piranha are common.
- A school of piranha can strip an animal to its bones in minutes.
- A person who is very aggressive, ruthless, or greedy, especially in business or competition.
- That lawyer is a real piranha in the courtroom, never letting the other side get a word in.
- She's a piranha on the soccer field, always fighting for the ball.
- In the world of high finance, you have to be a piranha to survive.