<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Any of several marine food fishes of the drum family, especially of the genus <em>Menticirrhus</em>, found off the eastern coast of the United States.</li><li>Also called white croaker.</li><li>A marine food fish, <em>Genyonemus lineatus</em>, found off the Californian coast.</li><li>King mackerel.</li><li>A large game fish, <em>Seriola grandis</em>, found in Australia and New Zealand, closely related to the yellowtail.</li><li>Any of various other fishes noted especially for their size.</li><li>Informal: A person regarded as a leader or authority; a kingfish in Democratic Party circles.</li></ul>