shark
1any of a group of elongate elasmobranch, mostly marine fishes, certain species of which are large, voracious, and sometimes dangerous to humans.
Idioms about shark
jump the shark, Informal. to begin a decline in quality, popularity, relevance, etc., after reaching a peak: Some TV shows have jumped the shark once a popular cast member left the show.
Origin of shark
1Other words from shark
- sharklike, adjective
Other definitions for shark (2 of 2)
a person who preys greedily on others, as by cheating or usury.
Informal. a person who has unusual ability in a particular field.
Archaic. to obtain by trickery or fraud; steal.
Archaic. to live by shifts and stratagems.
Origin of shark
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How to use shark in a sentence
This, I remember thinking at the time, was the jump-the-shark moment.
Michael Tomasky on the GOP’s Michigan Giveaway | Michael Tomasky | February 27, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for shark (1 of 2)
/ (ʃɑːk) /
any of various usually ferocious selachian fishes, typically marine with a long body, two dorsal fins, rows of sharp teeth, and between five and seven gill slits on each side of the head
Origin of shark
1Derived forms of shark
- sharklike, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for shark (2 of 2)
/ (ʃɑːk) /
a person who preys on or victimizes others, esp by swindling or extortion
archaic to obtain (something) by cheating or deception
Origin of shark
2Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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