n. pl. kingfish or king·fish·es 1. a. Any of several food and game fishes of the family Sciaenidae, especially of the genus Menticirrhus, found in western Atlantic waters. b. Any of various carangid fishes. c. See king mackerel. 2. Informal A person in a position of uncontested authority or influence, especially a powerful political leader. |
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