fishy (Meaning)
fishy (a)
of or relating to or resembling fish
fishy (s)
not as expected
fishy (a.)
Consisting of fish; fishlike; having the qualities or taste of fish; abounding in fish.
Extravagant, like some stories about catching fish; improbable; also, rank or foul.
Synonyms & Antonyms of fishy
fishy Sentence Examples
- The fishy smell emanating from the kitchen made her stomach growl.
- His fishy story about winning the lottery raised suspicions among his friends.
- The politician's fishy dealings led to his eventual downfall.
- The company's fishy accounting practices were exposed by a whistleblower.
- The detective's fishy investigation methods raised doubts about the validity of his findings.
- The fishy transaction raised red flags for the bank's fraud detection system.
- The fishy odor coming from the lake suggested that something was amiss.
- The fishy rumors about the new CEO's past made some employees uneasy.
- The fishy deal between the two companies was investigated by antitrust authorities.
- The fishy taste of the sushi made her wonder if it was fresh.
FAQs About the word fishy
of or relating to or resembling fish, not as expectedConsisting of fish; fishlike; having the qualities or taste of fish; abounding in fish., Extravagant, like
suspicious, disputable,questionable, problematical, suspect, dubious, problematic, doubtful, debatable, unclear
unproblematic, indisputable, unquestionable, undoubted, unproblematic, undeniable, incontestable, undoubted, indubitable, sure
The fishy smell emanating from the kitchen made her stomach growl.
His fishy story about winning the lottery raised suspicions among his friends.
The politician's fishy dealings led to his eventual downfall.
The company's fishy accounting practices were exposed by a whistleblower.
