Meaning of the word fishy in English
What does fishy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
fishy
US /ˈfɪʃ.i/
UK /ˈfɪʃ.i/
Adjective
1.
smelling or tasting like fish
Example:
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The restaurant's seafood had a slightly fishy smell.
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I don't like the fishy taste of some supplements.
2.
highly improbable or unlikely; arousing suspicion
Example:
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His excuse for being late sounded a bit fishy to me.
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There's something fishy about the way he's acting.