Definition
Definition of fishier - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
- His explanation for the missing money seemed fishier by the minute.
2.
smellRare having a strong smell of fishRare
- The kitchen became fishier after cooking the seafood.
Origin of fishier
Old English, fisc (fish) + -ier (comparative suffix)
Examples of fishier in a sentence
Her alibi became fishier as the investigation continued. The fish market smelled even fishier in the summer heat. Fishier odors can attract unwanted pests.
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- French:suspect, poissonneux, ...
- German:verdächtiger, fischiger, ...
- Italian:sospetto, più puzzolente di pesce, ...
- Spanish:cuestionable, más pestilente a pescado, ...
- Portuguese:mais duvidoso, mais a cheirar a peixe, ...
- Chinese:更可疑, 更腥, ...
- Japanese:怪しい, 魚のような匂い, ...
- Arabic:أكثر ريبة, أَكثَر زُفرَة, ...
- Hebrew:מְפוּקְפָּק, דָּגִי, ...
- Russian:подозрительный, рыбный запах, ...
- Ukrainian:підозріліший, рибніший, ...
- Hindi:अधिक संदिग्ध, मछली जैसी गंध, ...
Definition of fishy - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- There was a fishy in the deal that made everyone cautious.
2.
marineRare fish-like object or entityRare
- The aquarium had a strange fishy floating around.
Adjective
1.
foodhaving a flavor or appearance similar to cooked or raw fish
- The leftover soup had a strangely fishy smell and made everyone suspicious.
2.
- His explanation sounded fishy to everyone.
3.
- She looked incredibly fishy on stage.
Expressions with fishy
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seems suspicious or not quite right
He refused to show receipts; it smells rather fishy.
seems suspicious or not honest
Something is fishy about his story.
something seems dishonest or wrong
When he changed his story again, something's fishy.
seem suspicious or dubious
The deal he offered started to smell fishy after his reluctance to provide details..
something seems suspicious or not right
It smells fishy in here with all these secrets.
appear suspicious or doubtful in nature or truth
The deal looks fishy to me.
appear suspicious or questionable to someone
His explanation seemed fishy to everyone in the room.
suspect something is wrong or dishonest
I smell something fishy about his sudden wealth..
situation that seems suspicious or dishonest
There is something fishy about the way he answered.
something seems suspicious or not right
I think something smells fishy about this deal.
seem suspicious or not trustworthy when heard
His explanation starts to sound fishy to me.
something seems suspicious or not right
There is something fishy going on with his sudden change in attitude.
seems suspicious or not honest
There's something fishy about his story.
odor similar to that of fish
The kitchen had a fishy smell after cooking seafood.
person who seems dishonest or suspicious
Everyone thought he was a fishy guy after the incident.
Origin of fishy
Old English, fisc (fish) + -y (adjective suffix)
Examples of fishy in a sentence
There was a fishy about his sudden change of plans. A peculiar fishy was spotted near the coral reef. The diver discovered a rare fishy in the deep sea. The chowder tasted too fishy for my liking. If the milk smells fishy, don’t drink it. The deal seemed fishy to the investors.
Her alibi was fishy, raising eyebrows. Her makeup was so fishy, it fooled everyone. The contestant's fishy appearance won her the crown.
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- French:élément suspect, poissonneux, ...
- German:Verdächtiges, fischig, ...
- Italian:sospetto, di pesce, ...
- Spanish:sospechoso, a pescado, ...
- Portuguese:suspeito, a peixe, ...
- Chinese:可疑之处, 有鱼腥味的, ...
- Japanese:怪しいもの, 魚臭い, ...
- Arabic:شُبْهَة, سَمَكِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:חֶשֶׁד, דָגִי, ...
- Russian:что-то подозрительное, рыбный, ...
- Ukrainian:підозріле, рибний, ...
- Hindi:संदेहास्पद, मछली जैसी गंध वाला, ...
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