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Tuna Definition & Meaning

tuna
noun
  1. tropical American prickly pear of Jamaica
  2. important warm-water fatty fish of the genus Thunnus of the family Scombridae; usually served as steaks
  3. any very large marine food and game fish of the genus Thunnus; related to mackerel; chiefly of warm waters
  4. New Zealand eel

"Tuna" in song lyrics

See how tuna is used in real songs:

  • "So yo, siggedy-save the bait for Charlie Tuna"
    Das EFX — Mic Checka
  • "Livin' in student digs on tins of tuna"
    Jehst — Adventures in New Bohemia
  • "Playin the game and be a coach like Tuna"
    Rah Digga — What They Call Me

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Frequently asked questions

What does tuna mean?
tropical American prickly pear of Jamaica important warm-water fatty fish of the genus Thunnus of the family Scombridae; usually served as steaks any very large marine food and game fish of the genus Thunnus; related to mackerel; chiefly of warm waters New Zealand eel
What part of speech is tuna?
Tuna is a noun.
How many definitions does tuna have?
Tuna has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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