catfish
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Noun — A whiskered, scaleless freshwater fish of the order Siluriformes.
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Etymology
The fish is named for its cat-like facial whiskers (barbels). The online-deception sense took off after the 2010 documentary Catfish popularized the term.
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What does “catfish” mean?
The word “catfish” means a whiskered, scaleless freshwater fish of the order Siluriformes. In plain terms, either the whiskered fish, or (much more commonly used today) someone faking an online identity to fool someone else.
How do you pronounce “catfish”?
“Catfish” is pronounced KAT-fihsh (/ˈkætfɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “catfish” in a sentence?
Here is “catfish” used in a sentence: “We caught a huge catfish near the riverbed.”
What part of speech is “catfish”?
Depending on how it is used, “catfish” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “catfish” come from?
The word “catfish” dates back to around 2010. The fish is named for its cat-like facial whiskers (barbels). The online-deception sense took off after the 2010 documentary Catfish popularized the term.
Is “catfish” a common word?
“Catfish” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “catfish” have?
“Catfish” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a whiskered, scaleless freshwater fish of the order Siluriformes.