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/Sounds like "tee" (as in "tea") + "boo" (as in "boo") + "ROHN"/

A cunning, ambitious, and aggressive person who's always looking to profit from every situation. Like the predator they're named after, a tiburón smells opportunity from miles away and goes in for the kill.

Example

"That businessman is a total shark, don't trust him."

"Be careful with that guy, he's a shark and will take advantage of you."

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Regional synonyms:

Agarrar en curva

Bandera de México

Tomar a alguien completamente desprevenido con una pregunta, situación o acción inesperada en México. Es cuando te agarran sin preparación alguna y no sabes ni qué contestar ni cómo reaccionar.