tiger

US /ˈtaɪ.ɡɚ/
UK /ˈtaɪ.ɡɚ/
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1.

a large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia, and becoming increasingly rare.

:
The tiger stalked its prey silently through the tall grass.
Conservation efforts are crucial to protect the endangered tiger population.
2.

a fierce or formidable person

:
She's a real tiger in the boardroom, always getting what she wants.
He's a financial tiger, known for his aggressive investment strategies.