1. a large tropical marine fish with a long body, sharp teeth, and powerful jaws
2. an aggressive or predatory person
Usage: informal

Examples

• The barracuda swam swiftly through the coral reef.
• Divers should be cautious around barracuda in these waters.
• The great barracuda can grow up to six feet long.
• She’s a real barracuda in business negotiations.
• That lawyer is known as a barracuda in the courtroom.
• The barracuda’s razor-sharp teeth make it a formidable predator.