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Balloonfish

Definition:

A balloonfish is a type of marine fish belonging to the Tetraodontidae family. It is characterized by its ability to inflate its body into a spiky balloon-like shape as a defense mechanism.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A type of fish that can inflate its body into a balloon-like shape as a defense mechanism.

Sample Sentence:

The balloonfish puffed up with spikes, scaring away the predator.

Sense 2:

(Informal) A term used to refer to a person who easily takes offense or gets upset.

Sample Sentence:

Don't be such a balloonfish, it was just a harmless joke.

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