noun
guppy
GUH-pee
Guppy (noun) means a small, colorful freshwater fish popular in home aquariums. Example: “She added a few guppies to her new fish tank.”
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A small, colorful freshwater fish popular in home aquariums.
"She added a few guppies to her new fish tank."
How to use guppy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small, popular aquarium fish known for its bright colors.
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Word forms
- Plural
- guppies
Etymology
Named after biologist Robert J. L. Guppy, after whom the fish was mistakenly identified in scientific naming.
Synonyms
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rainbow fish
Rhymes for guppy
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What does “guppy” mean?
The word “guppy” means a small, colorful freshwater fish popular in home aquariums. In plain terms, a small, popular aquarium fish known for its bright colors.
How do you pronounce “guppy”?
“Guppy” is pronounced GUH-pee (/ˈɡʌpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “guppy” in a sentence?
Here is “guppy” used in a sentence: “She added a few guppies to her new fish tank.”
What part of speech is “guppy”?
“Guppy” is a noun.
