shark in Swahili

shark in Swahili

What does "shark" mean?

1. noun A large predatory fish with a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone, known for its rows of sharp teeth.
   "The diver watched a shark glide silently past the reef."
2. noun A person who ruthlessly exploits or cheats others, especially in business or money matters.
   "Be careful with that dealer; he's a shark who overcharges anyone who seems unsure."
3. noun Someone who is extremely skilled at a competitive game, especially one who hides that skill to win money (e.g. a pool shark).
   "Nobody wanted to play cards with her because she was a known shark."
4. verb To swindle or cheat someone out of money.
   "He was sharked out of his savings by a fake investment scheme."

shark in a sentence

• The diver watched a shark glide silently past the reef.
• A great white shark was spotted just off the coast.
• Be careful with that dealer; he's a shark who overcharges anyone who seems unsure.
• The company was accused of acting like a loan shark, charging desperate borrowers extreme interest.

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