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Translate files Fishmonger
/ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡər/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A person or shop that sells fish and seafood.
I went to the fishmonger to buy some fresh salmon for dinner.
A dealer or trader in fish.
The local fishmonger always has the best selection of shellfish.
A fish merchant or vendor, especially one who sells fish directly to the public.
The fishmonger at the market offered a variety of caught-that-morning fish.
Etymology
Middle English: from 'fish' + 'monger', meaning 'merchant'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings
Fishmonger (informal)
He knows all the gossip at the fish market; he's a real fishmonger.
Fishy business
When things don't seem right, it's often referred to as fishy business like a fishmonger dealing in spoilage.