Tigers
Definition
Plural of 'tiger': a large, powerful, carnivorous feline mammal (Panthera tigris) native to Asia, characterized by its orange coat with black stripes, known for stealth and strength.
Informal reference to sports teams, such as the Detroit Tigers (MLB baseball team) or Clemson Tigers (college athletics), symbolizing fierce competition.
Figurative: bold, aggressive risk-takers, as in 'paper tiger' (something that appears threatening but is ineffectual).
Examples
The tigers prowled silently through the jungle, eyeing the tourists' picnic like it was an all-you-can-eat buffet.
In the boardroom, she unleashed her inner tiger, turning a sleepy startup into a roaring success overnight.
Watching the Tigers lose yet another game, fans wondered if the real predators were the opposing team's hot dogs.
He bragged about wrestling tigers, but we later learned it was just his cat on a caffeine high.