What does FISHY mean?

Dictionary Entry: Fishy 1. Parts of Speech:

Adjective

2. Definitions:
  1. having the smell, taste, or appearance of fish
  2. suspicious or untrustworthy
3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈfɪʃi/

UK: /ˈfɪʃi/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "fishy" is derived from the Middle English word "fisshy," which means "fishlike." The word is most commonly used to describe something that smells or tastes like fish. It can also be used to describe something that seems suspicious or untrustworthy. This usage dates back to the 17th century.

5. Synonyms:
  • suspect
  • dubious
  • questionable
  • shady
  • sketchy
6. Related Words:
  • smell
  • taste
  • odour
  • aroma
  • whiff
7. Example Sentences:
  1. The fishy smell of the market overwhelmed her senses.
  2. The story he told sounded fishy to her.


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