Short for barracuda; a large, aggressive saltwater fish with sharp teeth, found in tropical and subtropical waters.
From Spanish 'barracuda,' with 'cuda' being an informal shortening. The full word may derive from African languages or Portuguese colonial terminology, though origins are disputed.
The barracuda earned its fearsome reputation fairly—these fish can reach 6 feet long, accelerate like underwater missiles at 27 mph, and have teeth so sharp they can bite through bone and steal catches from fishermen!
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