barracuda means 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.
barracuda is pronounced /ˌbæɹəˈkuːdə/.
Etymology
First attested in the 1670s, from Latin American Spanish barracuda, perhaps from a Cariban word.
noun
- 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.
- One who uses harsh or predatory means to compete.