fishy
|fish-y|
B2
/ˈfɪʃi/
suspicious or fish-like
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fishy' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fiscig,' where 'fisc' meant 'fish.'
Historical Evolution
'fiscig' transformed into the Middle English word 'fischi,' and eventually became the modern English word 'fishy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to fish,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'suspicious or questionable.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a smell or taste of fish.
The kitchen had a fishy smell after cooking dinner.
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Adjective 2
suspicious or questionable in nature.
His explanation for being late sounded fishy to me.
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Last updated: 2025/02/21 19:06