fishy

Meanings

• adjective

  Having the quality of fish; relating to fish or fishing.

• adjective

  Suspiciously false or unreliable.

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈfɪʃi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

donk , donkey , Go Fish , mark , fishlike , fishly , ichthyic , piscine

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fishy
dishy , wishy , mishy

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Homophones

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1. fissy () : Tending to split or crack
   

2. fizzy () : Containing or giving off carbon dioxide, making something effervescent
   

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Variants

List of all variants of fishy that leads to same result
fishier , fishiest , fishy

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'pertaining to fish.' The modern sense of 'suspicious, doubtful' is first recorded in the late 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fishy' comes from the Old English word 'fisc,' which means 'fish.'

2. In some cultures, eating fish is considered good luck.

3. The largest fish ever caught weighed over 2,000 pounds.

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Related Concepts

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1. fish: A type of aquatic organism that is commonly eaten as food

2. fishing: The activity of catching fish in a body of water

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Culture

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In literature, 'fishy' is often used to describe a suspicious or unreliable situation or person. In art, fish have been used as symbols of fertility, rebirth, and abundance. In music, 'fishy' is a term used to describe a particular sound or effect.

How to Memorize "fishy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fish swimming in the water. Visualize the texture of the fish and the way it moves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fishy' with the smell of fish or the sensation of eating fish.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Fish are friendly, but sometimes they're fishy' to remember the meaning of the word.

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