kingfish Synonyms
Another word for kingfish
• noun (Context 1)
A large, popular marine game and food fish, particularly the king mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla), found in the western Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.
"The anglers chartered a boat to go trolling for mackerel off the coast of Florida."
• noun (Context 2)
A large, hard-fighting pelagic fish, specifically the yellowtail amberjack (Seriola lalandi), highly prized by anglers in the waters around Australia and New Zealand.
"He wrestled with a massive yellowtail amberjack for over an hour before finally landing it on the deck."
• noun (Context 3)
An informal term for a person holding chief power, authority, or prominent influence within a particular group, organization, or region.
"As the undisputed boss of the local political machine, his endorsement virtually guaranteed an election victory."
Opposites of kingfish
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of kingfish varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: