Barracuda

Word BARRACUDA
Character 9
Hyphenation bar ra cu da
Pronunciations /ˌbæɹəˈkuːdə/

Definitions and meanings of "Barracuda"

What do we mean by barracuda?

Any of various predatory marine fishes of the genus Sphyraena, having an elongated body and a projecting lower jaw with fanglike teeth. noun

Thyrsites atun, a gempyloid fish of Australia and New Zealand: not the barracuda of American waters. noun

A large voracious fish, Sphyræna picuda, of the West Indian and neighboring seas. It belongs to the perch family, and is from 6 to 10 feet in length. noun

Any of several voracious pikelike marine fishes allied to the gray mullets, constituting the genus Sphyræna and family Sphyrænidæ. The great barracuda (Sphyræna barracuda) of the West Indies, Florida, etc., is often six feet or more long, and as dangerous as a shark. In Cuba its flesh is reputed to be poisonous. Sphyræna Argentea of the Pacific coast and Sphyræna sphyræna of Europe are smaller species, and are used as food. noun

A large edible fresh-water fish of Australia and New Zealand (Thyrsites atun). 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. noun

A unethically predatory person. noun

Any voracious marine fish of the genus Sphyraena having an elongated cylindrical body and large mouth with projecting lower jaw and long strong teeth 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.

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The word "barracuda" in example sentences

Looks like the barracuda is afraid of the MEDIA ...... and the conspiracy of the left wing bias. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Also the self proclaimed barracuda is too soft skinned and personalizes everything. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Yep Alex ... they didn't call her barracuda for nothin in High School!! ❋ Unknown (2009)

The woman who was called a barracuda as a teenager for her extreme competitiveness on the basketball court showed she was supremely comfortable in her role as the primary line of attack for the Republican candidate, John McCain. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Sarah often likens herself to a pit bull with lipstick and was called a barracuda in high school because of her prowess on the basketball court. ❋ Colorado Meredith Carroll Aspen CO (2008)

Has "barracuda" gone soft since the going has gotten tough. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The only things for which you'll be remembered in history are your little glasses, big 'barracuda' teeth, and your outrageous stupidity! ❋ Unknown (2009)

Some day I suppose we will add a heavy barrel and a bright blue "barracuda" stock with a 12 power Leupold from the custom shop in silver with blue splotches all over it. ❋ Unknown (2009)

When I asked Elwyn Fischer, another classmate, how Palin got the nickname "barracuda," he thought it had to do with "that little grin thing she does." ❋ Unknown (2008)

Interesting how quickly everyone bought into the "barracuda" meme. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I agree and it is working: the right wing blogs are full of people crying with joy over the choice (their words) of Sarah "barracuda" Palin. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Because these toxins are lipid soluble, they accumulate through the food chain as carnivorous fish consume contaminated herbivorous reef fish; toxin concentrations are highest in large, predatory fish such as barracuda, grouper, amberjack, snapper, and shark. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Is she the attack dog, the pit bull, Sarah "barracuda", whatever you want to call her, for the McCain campaign from here on out? ❋ Unknown (2008)

The Barracuda Concerto, which is largely limited to marimba and smaller percussion instruments, lasts about 14 minutes and takes its name from a rhythmic pattern that sounds like someone saying "barracuda," said Ter Veldhuis. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It seems that Sarah Palin's reputation for being a 'barracuda' has captured the attention of the planet. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I like that moniker better than the "barracuda" or .. shudder … the "pitbull" one. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Does the 'barracuda' have the guts to face the press? ❋ Unknown (2008)

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