barracuda
noun
bar·ra·cu·da
ˌber-ə-ˈkü-də 
ˌba-rə-
plural barracuda or barracudas
1
: any of a genus (Sphyraena of the family Sphyraenidae) of elongate predaceous often large bony fishes of warm seas that includes food and sport fishes as well as some forms frequently causing ciguatera poisoning
2
: one that uses aggressive, selfish, and sometimes unethical methods to obtain a goal especially in business
Examples of barracuda in a Sentence
The company's lawyers are a bunch of barracudas.
the governor-elect is too nice and easygoing, so he'll need a barracuda as his chief of staff
Recent Examples on the Web
Experts have long warned against eating large predator fish like barracuda, although restaurant favorites like mahi mahi, hogfish and grouper can also carry ciguatera, scientists say.
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
Photos shared with McClatchy News by Luís Barcelos show the great barracuda.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2024
On the shallow flats, bonefish, sharks, permits and tarpon can be targeted and over the grass flats and basins around the islands sea trout, redfish, pompano, Spanish mackerel, barracudas and jacks are available.
—Alan Sherman, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
The menu features the catch of the day — think wahoo, snapper, or my favorite, barracuda.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2024
Guests adore the fresh seafood (seacat, barracuda, mahi mahi, tuna), local fruits, rum sours, and the scenery.
—Dwight Brown, Essence, 20 Dec. 2023
Expect to reel in everything from giant Goliath grouper to barracudas, snapper, and mangrove.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2023
Nor is a barracuda caught off the coast of New York.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 20 Sep. 2023
Are barracudas and other species actually exotic in certain parts of the country?
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 20 Sep. 2023
David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
Photos shared with McClatchy News by Luís Barcelos show the great barracuda.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2024
On the shallow flats, bonefish, sharks, permits and tarpon can be targeted and over the grass flats and basins around the islands sea trout, redfish, pompano, Spanish mackerel, barracudas and jacks are available.
—Alan Sherman, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
The menu features the catch of the day — think wahoo, snapper, or my favorite, barracuda.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2024
Guests adore the fresh seafood (seacat, barracuda, mahi mahi, tuna), local fruits, rum sours, and the scenery.
—Dwight Brown, Essence, 20 Dec. 2023
Expect to reel in everything from giant Goliath grouper to barracudas, snapper, and mangrove.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2023
Nor is a barracuda caught off the coast of New York.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 20 Sep. 2023
Are barracudas and other species actually exotic in certain parts of the country?
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 20 Sep. 2023
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barracuda
noun
bar·ra·cu·da
ˌbar-ə-ˈküd-ə
plural barracuda or barracudas
: any of several large fierce marine fishes of warm seas that have strong jaws and sharp teeth and that include some used for food
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