What does SHARK mean?

Shark

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. A long-bodied, predatory fish with five to seven gill slits on the sides of the head and a large dorsal fin.
2. A dishonest or unscrupulous person, especially a financial speculator.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ʃɑrk/
• UK: /ʃɑːk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "shark" originated from the Middle English word "sherk" which means "predator." It has been used since the 1560s to refer to the predatory fish. The figurative use of "shark" to describe a dishonest person dates back to the 1590s.

Synonyms:

• Predator
• Swindler
• Cheater
• Con artist

Related Words:

• Crust
• Chase
• Catch
• Beach
• Whale

Example Sentences:

• The shark was lurking in the deep waters.
• He was a financial shark who made his fortune at the expense of others.