giant octopus
Definition
A very large species of octopus, most notably the giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini), which can grow up to 30 feet in arm span and weigh over 100 pounds, renowned for its intelligence, camouflage abilities, and problem-solving skills.
Any exceptionally large specimen of octopus, often featured in marine biology documentaries or aquarium exhibits for its impressive size and eerie grace.
Examples
The giant octopus at the aquarium pulled off the ultimate heist, juggling seven toys while the eighth arm hit the escape button.
Divers mistook the giant octopus for a rocky outcrop until it unfurled its arms and photobombed their selfie.
That giant octopus in the sushi bar looked suspiciously at the chef, as if calculating how many rice balls it would take to bribe its way out.
My grandma's yarn about wrestling a giant octopus sounds fishy, but her eight knitting needles suggest she might've won.