Inkfish: meaning, definitions and examples

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inkfish

 

[ หˆษชล‹kหŒfษชสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sea creature

An inkfish is a type of cephalopod mollusk known for its ability to release ink as a defense mechanism. Inkfish are typically found in marine environments and are known for their intelligence and agility.

Synonyms

cephalopod, octopus, squid

Examples of usage

  • Inkfish are able to quickly change color to blend in with their surroundings.
  • When threatened, an inkfish will release a cloud of ink to confuse predators.
Context #2 | Noun

slang term

In some regions, 'inkfish' is a slang term used to describe a person who is constantly writing or working on creative projects.

Synonyms

author, creative person, writer

Examples of usage

  • He's such an inkfish, always jotting down ideas for his next novel.

Translations

Translations of the word "inkfish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lula

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฏเคพเคนเฅ€ เคฎเค›เคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tintenfisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cumi-cumi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะปัŒะผะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kaล‚amarnica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใ‚ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท calmar

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ calamar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalamar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค์ง•์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุจุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรฉpie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sรฉpie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฑฟ้ฑผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lignji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ smokkfiskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะปัŒะผะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kalmar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ calamar

Etymology

The term 'inkfish' originated from the combination of 'ink' and 'fish', reflecting the creature's ability to release ink as a defense mechanism. The slang usage of 'inkfish' to describe a writer or creative person likely stems from the association of ink with writing and creativity.

See also: ink, inky.