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Meaning of fishy
The primary meaning of the word "fishy" is having a suspicious or questionable nature.
Etymology of fishy
The word "fishy" originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the noun "fish" and the suffix "-y", which forms adjectives indicating a quality or condition
Initially, "fishy" referred to something related to fish or having a strong smell similar to fish
Over time, the word took on a broader meaning, encompassing anything suspicious, dubious, or questionable
Synonyms
suspicious
dubious
questionable
shady
dodgy
uncertain
unclear
ambiguous
vague
murky
cloudy
obscure
puzzling
enigmatic
mysterious
untrustworthy
deceitful
dishonest
unconvincing
implausible
improbable
unlikely
incredulous
skeptical
tentative
hesitant
unsure
incongruous
inconsistent
contradictory
paradoxical
perplexing
baffling
strange
odd
quirky
weird
eerie
uncomfortable
uneasy
awkward
tense
strained
forced
artificial
insincere
fake
phony
spurious
false
misleading
deceptive
crafty
cunning
sly
fishy-smelling
smelling-fishy
redolent
foul
offensive
repugnant
disgusting
distasteful
unpalatable
unsavory
foul-smelling
Definitions
- Having a suspicious or questionable nature, appearance, or smell
- Giving rise to a feeling of doubt or uncertainty
- Having an unpleasant or offensive smell, similar to that of rotting fish
Usage Examples
- The deal seemed fishy, so I decided not to invest
- There's something fishy about his alibi, I don't believe him
- The smell in the fridge was fishy, so I threw away the leftovers
- I find it fishy that they're being so secretive about their plans
Antonyms
trustworthy
genuine
honest
sincere
convincing
plausible
probable
likely
credible
reliable
straightforward
clear
transparent
aboveboard
legitimate
lawful
legal
authentic
real
true
trustworthy
believable
faithful
loyal
dependable
sound
valid
justified
reasonable
sensible
logical
coherent
consistent
congruous