noun
blowfish
BLOH-fihsh
Blowfish (noun) means a fish that can inflate its body into a ball shape when threatened; also called a pufferfish. Example: “The blowfish puffed up as soon as the diver got close.”
noun
1
A fish that can inflate its body into a ball shape when threatened; also called a pufferfish.
"The blowfish puffed up as soon as the diver got close."
name
1
A symmetric encryption algorithm designed by Bruce Schneier in 1993.
"The old software used Blowfish encryption to secure passwords."
How to use blowfish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fish that puffs up when threatened, or a well-known encryption algorithm sharing its name.
Common pairings
puff up like a blowfish
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Word forms
- Plural
- blowfishes
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Etymology
From "blow" plus "fish," describing the fish's ability to inflate itself.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “blowfish” mean?
The word “blowfish” means a fish that can inflate its body into a ball shape when threatened; also called a pufferfish. In plain terms, a fish that puffs up when threatened, or a well-known encryption algorithm sharing its name.
How do you pronounce “blowfish”?
“Blowfish” is pronounced BLOH-fihsh (/ˈbloʊˌfɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “blowfish” in a sentence?
Here is “blowfish” used in a sentence: “The blowfish puffed up as soon as the diver got close.”
What is another word for “blowfish”?
Words with a similar meaning to “blowfish” include balloonfish, globefish, puffer, pufferfish, swellfish and fugu.
What part of speech is “blowfish”?
Depending on how it is used, “blowfish” can be a noun and a name.
How many meanings does “blowfish” have?
“Blowfish” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a fish that can inflate its body into a ball shape when threatened; also called a pufferfish.
