barracuda

noun

ˌber-ə-ˈkü-də How to pronounce barracuda (audio)
Definition of barracudanext
as in tiger
an aggressive and fiercely determined person the governor-elect is too nice and easygoing, so he'll need a barracuda as his chief of staff

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Recent Examples of barracuda Snapper, grouper, amberjack, and barracuda can patrol decks and passages, while coral, sponges, and barnacles create a habitat for smaller fish. — Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026 There are optional add-ons like sea urchin, fatty tuna (o-toro) and barracuda, but chances are stomach real estate has become scarce, and the remaining three courses will close it down. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025 Under notable catches, the state lists 12 additional species, including barracuda, blue marlin and the white shark. — Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 5 Jan. 2026 At just below 60 feet, Dickie’s Reef is a haven for barracuda, parrotfish, butterfly fish, crab and lobsters. — Adrienne Jordan, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for barracuda
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tiger
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  • Karina Dixit, a housewife of fifty-six, wept before Durga perched on her marble tiger.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • Alligators, crocodiles, lions, tigers, and bears might have to become supper.
    — David Merritt Johns, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026
Definition of tiger

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“Barracuda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barracuda. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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