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Definitions for Shark

[1] any of a group of elongate elasmobranch, mostly marine fishes, certain species of which are large, voracious, and sometimes dangerous to humans.
[2] 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.
[3] a person who preys greedily on others, as by cheating or usury.
[4] Informal . a person who has unusual ability in a particular field.
[5] Archaic . to obtain by trickery or fraud; steal.
[6] Archaic . to live by shifts and stratagems.
[7] 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
[8] a person who preys on or victimizes others, esp by swindling or extortion
[9] archaic to obtain (something) by cheating or deception

Words related to Shark

ingenious, sensible, penetrating, wise, sly, keen, farsighted, slick, judicious, perceptive, cagey, astute, canny, sharp, prudent, probing, crafty, smart, wily, connoisseur

Words nearby Shark

sharia, sharia-compliant, sharif, sharing economy, shariʿa, shark, shark bell, shark biscuit, shark net, shark patrol, shark repellent

Origin of Shark

21590–1600; < German dialect Schork, variant of Schurke rascal

Other words from Shark

shark·like , adjective

Word origin for Shark

C18: probably from German Schurke rogue; perhaps also influenced by shark 1

Synonyms for Shark

astute, cagey, canny, crafty, farsighted, ingenious, judicious, keen, penetrating, perceptive, probing, prudent, sensible, sharp, slick, sly, smart, wily, wise, acute, argute, artful, astucious, brainy, calculating, cunning, cutting, deep, discerning, discriminating, foxy, heady, in the know, inside, knowing, on the inside, on top of, perspicacious, piercing, profound, quick-witted, sagacious, savvy, slippery, smooth, streetwise, tricky, underhand, up on, wised up