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mamba
The term refers specifically to a genus of venomous snakes native to sub-Saharan Africa. In common usage, it is most frequently associated with the black mamba, which carries a connotation of extreme danger and lethality due to its potent neurotoxic venom and aggressive speed.
Outside of herpetology, the word has entered popular culture as a symbol of an elite, relentless mentality. This is most notably seen in the "Mamba Mentality" associated with basketball player Kobe Bryant, where the word shifts from a biological descriptor to a metaphor for obsessive hard work and a drive for perfection.
Meanings
Examples
The black mamba is one of the fastest snakes in the world.
Be careful not to step on a mamba while walking through the brush.
I wonder if a mamba is more aggressive than a cobra.
The documentary explains how the green mamba blends into the leaves.
Stay away from that area because a mamba was spotted nearby.
The venom of a mamba attacks the nervous system.