Noah

Definition

Clipping of Noah's ark; shark.

Etymology

Abbreviation of Australian rhyming slang Noah's ark (“shark”).

Example Sentences

• "I pulled the line in. There was a head on the end. That′s all – just the fish′s head, the body had been bitten off. Then Team-man pulled in a head. So did the old man. ‘Noahs. That′s the end of that,’ said the old man. ‘Looks like we′re going anyway.’"
• "2003, Kurt Blanksby, Fishing Guide to Western Australia, Revised and updated 2010, page 38, Balloon fishing from the rock when the winds are correct can be a very productive way to target big mackerel and tuna, however the large number of sharks means that you will spend plenty of time battling unstoppable noahs between decent macks."
• "It looks like Jim and Rene are going ahead of us to chase away any big Noahs that might be lurking around.” Scott grinned to show that it was a joke and Jim waved to the group in acknowledgement. “What do you mean ‘Noahs’?” asked a hefty millionaire from Minneapolis. “Noah′s Arks,” one of the Australians answered for Scott. “Sharks.”"