barracuda
nounUK /ˌbæɹəˈkuːdə/
Etymology First attested in the 1670s, from Latin American Spanish barracuda, perhaps from a Cariban word.
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
Figuratively One who uses harsh or predatory means to compete.
- Derived terms
- barracudalike, yellowtail barracuda
- Related terms
- barracouta