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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any large marine fish of the genus Sphyraena that have elongated bodies, a projecting lower jaw, displaying prominent fang-shaped teeth, and are aggressive predators.
2. 2
   any voracious marine fish of the genus Sphyraena having an elongated cylindrical body and large mouth with projecting lower jaw and long strong teeth wordnet
3. 3
   One who uses harsh or predatory means to compete. figuratively

Synonyms

All synonyms

fishfraud

Etymology

First attested in the 1670s, from Latin American Spanish barracuda, perhaps from a Cariban word.

Related phrases

yellowtail barracuda

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