What Does Barracuda Mean?

A barracuda, or cuda for short, is a large, predatory, ray-finned fish known for its fearsome appearance and ferocious behaviour. The barracuda is a saltwater fish of the genus Sphyraena, the only genus in the family Sphyraenidae which was named by Constantine Samuel Rafinesque in 1815.

What does it mean to call someone a barracuda?

English Language Learners Definition of barracuda

: a kind of fierce tropical fish that has strong jaws and sharp teeth. : someone who uses aggressive, harsh, and sometimes improper ways to achieve something.

What does the phrase barracuda mean?

slang. a treacherous, greedy person.

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