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:
The restaurant's seafood had a slightly fishy smell.
I don't like the fishy taste of some supplements.
2.

highly improbable or unlikely; arousing suspicion

Example:
His excuse for being late sounded a bit fishy to me.
There's something fishy about the way he's acting.