1. plural of fuguist; chefs or specialists trained in the preparation of fugu (pufferfish), a Japanese delicacy that contains a deadly toxin and requires expert handling.
Usage: specialized culinary term; primarily used in Japanese cuisine context

Examples

• Only licensed fuguists are permitted to prepare fugu in Japan.
• The restaurant hired experienced fuguists to ensure the safety of their customers.
• Fuguists undergo years of rigorous training to master the delicate art of fugu preparation.
• In Tokyo, fuguists must pass a strict examination before they can legally serve fugu.
• The fuguists carefully removed the poisonous parts of the pufferfish with precision.