Meaning & Definition of word "Fishmonger"

Fishmonger

/ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡər/

1. A person or shop that sells fish and seafood.
- Example: I went to the fishmonger to buy some fresh salmon for dinner.
2. A dealer or trader in fish.
- Example: The local fishmonger always has the best selection of shellfish.
3. A fish merchant or vendor, especially one who sells fish directly to the public.
- Example: The fishmonger at the market offered a variety of caught-that-morning fish.

●Middle English: from 'fish' + 'monger', meaning 'merchant'.

Like a fishmonger:

Used to describe someone who is highly knowledgeable about fish.

Clean as a fishmonger:

Refers to someone whose hands are exceptionally clean, like those of a fish seller.

fish:

Aquatic animals that are commonly caught and consumed.

seafood:

Edible marine life such as fish and shellfish.

monger:

A dealer or trader in a specific commodity.

Meaning: Fishmonger (informal)

● Example Sentence: He knows all the gossip at the fish market; he's a real fishmonger.

Meaning: Fishy business

● Example Sentence: When things don't seem right, it's often referred to as fishy business like a fishmonger dealing in spoilage.