Fishy

/ˈfɪʃi/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having a suspicious or dubious quality; not quite right.

The deal seemed fishy, so I decided to investigate further.

Having a strong or unpleasant smell of fish.

The old refrigerator had a fishy odor that permeated the kitchen.

Relating to or characteristic of fish.

The restaurant is known for its fishy dishes, offering a variety of seafood.

Middle English, from fish + -y.

fishy business

Illegal or suspicious activity.

something smells fishy

Something seems wrong or suspicious.

fishy deal

A deal that appears dishonest or skeptical.

fish

Aquatic animal; to catch (fish).

fisherman

A person who catches fish.

fishing

The activity of catching fish.

Something that seems off or suspicious.

That job offer sounds fishy; I think they want to scam you.

Used to describe unreliable information.

The news report was too fishy to believe.