Associations to the word «Fishy»
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Wiktionary
FISHY, noun. (childish) Diminutive of fish
FISHY, adjective. Of, from, or similar to fish.
FISHY, adjective. Suspicious; inspiring doubt.
FISHY WISHIES, noun. Plural of fishy wishy
FISHY WISHY, noun. (UK) (puerile or endearing) a fish.
Dictionary definition
FISHY, adjective. Of or relating to or resembling fish; "the soup had a fishy smell".
FISHY, adjective. Not as expected; "there was something fishy about the accident"; "up to some funny business"; "some definitely queer goings-on"; "a shady deal"; "her motives were suspect"; "suspicious behavior".
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