shark

noun
UK: /ʃɑːk/
US: /ʃɑːrk/

  1. A large fish that has a pointed nose and sharp teeth.

    1. A shark swam near the beach today and scared all swimmers. [ ] [ ]
    2. The documentary showed how some species of shark are actually harmless to humans. [ ] [ ]

  2. A dishonest person who tricks people, especially to get money.

    1. He felt like the car dealer was a shark who ripped him off. [ ] [ ]
    2. Loan sharks often target vulnerable people with extremely high interest rates. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cheat fraudster
shark verb

  1. To trick or deceive someone, especially for financial gain.

    1. He tried to shark me out of my money but I didn't let him. [ ] [ ]
    2. Be careful when investing online since fraudsters often shark unsuspecting investors. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shark" in English means: A large fish that has a pointed nose and sharp teeth., A dishonest person who tricks people, especially to get money..

The phonetic transcription of "shark" is /ʃɑːk/ in British English and /ʃɑːrk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shark": cheat, fraudster.

Example usage of "shark": "A shark swam near the beach today and scared all swimmers.". More examples on the page.