Meaning & Definition of Fishmonger in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A dealer in fish, especially one who sells fresh fish.

  Example Sentence: The fishmonger had the best selection of fresh seafood in the market.

• Definition: Someone who prepares and sells fish, including the filleting and cleaning.

  Example Sentence: I visited the fishmonger to get some tuna for dinner.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

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.

Translations

• Spanish: pescadero

• French: poissonnier

• German: Fischhändler

• Russian: рыбачонок

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 of fishmonger

• 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.