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barracuda.

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.

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noun/ˌbæɹəˈkuːdə/UK
  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. One who uses harsh or predatory means to compete.

    figuratively
Where this word comes from

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

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