fishy
4 synonyms for fishy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Tasting, smelling, or resembling fish.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
How to use fishy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fishy smell
sound fishy
something fishy
Etymology
From Middle English fishi, equivalent to fish plus -y.
Full origin of fishy →Frequently asked questions
What does “fishy” mean?
The word “fishy” means tasting, smelling, or resembling fish. In plain terms, smelling or tasting like fish, or, informally, seeming suspicious.
How do you pronounce “fishy”?
“Fishy” is pronounced FIH-shee (/ˈfɪʃi/ in IPA).
How do you use “fishy” in a sentence?
Here is “fishy” used in a sentence: “The sauce had a slightly fishy smell.”
What part of speech is “fishy”?
“Fishy” is an adjective.
Where does the word “fishy” come from?
The word “fishy” comes from Middle English. From Middle English fishi, equivalent to fish plus -y.
Is “fishy” a common word?
“Fishy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fishy” have?
“Fishy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: tasting, smelling, or resembling fish.
