Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large marine fish of the genus Thunnus: "tunny" refers to any of several large, fast-swimming, pelagic fish belonging to the genus Thunnus, which are important for both commercial fishing and sport.
   • A food fish: It specifically denotes the fish when used as a source of food, known for its firm, often fatty flesh, which is typically prepared as steaks or canned.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The fishermen caught a massive tunny off the coast.
  • Tunny steaks are a popular dish in many Mediterranean restaurants.

Advanced Usage

• "Horse mackerel": In some regional contexts, especially in British English, "tunny" can be used interchangeably with or to refer to certain large species of tuna or related fish.
  • The market had fresh horse mackerel, which the vendor called tunny.

Variants and Related Words

• Tuna (n): The more common modern term for the same fish. "Tunny" is considered an older or more traditional synonym.
  • Canned tuna is a pantry staple.
• Albacore (n): A specific type of tuna (), often distinguished by its lighter flesh.
• Bluefin tuna (n): A large and valuable species of tuna ().

Synonyms

• Tuna: The direct and most frequent synonym.
• Ocean game fish: A descriptive term highlighting its role in sport fishing.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

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Related Idioms

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Noun

1. any very large marine food and game fish of the genus Thunnus; related to mackerel; chiefly of warm waters
2. important warm-water fatty fish of the genus Thunnus of the family Scombridae; usually served as steaks