Fishier: meaning, definitions and examples

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fishier

 

[ หˆfษชสƒษชษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

smell, situation

The term 'fishier' is often used to describe something that has a suspicious or dubious quality. It can refer to an odor that resembles that of fish, suggesting it is off or spoiled. In a broader sense, the word is used metaphorically to describe situations that seem shady or not quite right. For example, if a story sounds implausible, it might be described as fishier, indicating that further questioning is warranted.

Synonyms

dubious, questionable, shady, suspicious

Examples of usage

  • The leftovers in the fridge smell fishier than usual.
  • After hearing his explanation, I thought things seemed fishier.
  • The deal was starting to look fishier each day.
  • Her excuses for not attending sounded fishier.
  • The fish in the market appeared a bit fishier today.

Translations

Translations of the word "fishier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais suspeito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคœเฅ€เคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verdรคchtiger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih mencurigakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะผะฝั–ะฒะฝั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bardziej podejrzany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚Š็–‘ใ‚ใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus suspect

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs sospechoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha ลŸรผpheli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ์˜์‹ฌ์Šค๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุดูƒูˆูƒุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรญce podezล™elรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ viac podozrivรฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ดๅฏ็–‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bolj sumljiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meira grunsamur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะผำ™ะฝะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒคแƒ แƒ แƒ”แƒญแƒ•แƒ›แƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha ลŸรผbhษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs sospechoso

Etymology

The term 'fishy' has origins dating back to the early 19th century, deriving from the Old English word 'fisc,' which means 'fish.' The adjectival form 'fishy' was used to describe the literal smell or quality of fish. Over time, its usage evolved to encompass metaphorical meanings, implying something that seems corrupt, dishonest, or untrustworthy. The comparative form 'fishier' naturally followed as the language developed, allowing speakers to express a heightened sense of suspicion or odor. This evolution reflects broader trends in English where physical characteristics exemplify abstract qualities, showcasing the language's rich capacity for metaphorical expression.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,323, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.