barracuda

noun

Save Word

bar·ra·cu·da | \ ˌber-ə-ˈkü-də

, ˌba-rə- \

plural barracuda or barracudas

Definition of barracuda

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

Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Learn More About barracuda

Synonyms & Antonyms for barracuda

Synonyms

Antonyms

milquetoast

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 Consider pairing with a hearty fish such as barracuda. — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2021 Pair with a fried fish with character—such as barracuda, or a shrimp and lime platter. — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2021 Baby barracuda seek shelter in mangrove roots while the larger ones swim the shallow waters nearby. — Angie Dimichele, sun-sentinel.com, 28 Sep. 2021 Second place receives a fabulous soft rubbery hand puppet depicting a, well, some indeterminate aquatic creature; guesses included a shark, barracuda, alligator and dinosaur. — Washington Post, 1 July 2021 The barracuda were slow to acclimate to Wu’s presence. — Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 1 June 2021 Known more for their hunting prowess than their hospitality, the barracuda were slow to acclimate to the photographer’s presence. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 1 June 2021 Divers often get a chance to see sharks and schools of barracuda. — John Christopher Fine, sun-sentinel.com, 31 Dec. 2020 Meanwhile, scuba-divers head to the Throne Room, where a large 50-foot wide cave unveils coral reef and an array of sting rays, snappers, barracuda, turtles, and eels. — Kate Donnelly, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Feb. 2020 See More

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'barracuda.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.