fishy

UK
/ˈfɪʃi/
US
/ˈfɪʃi/

Translations

fishyadjective
fishier
Comp.
fishiest
Super.
UK
/ˈfɪʃi/
US
/ˈfɪʃi/
His explanation for being late sounded fishy.
Его объяснение опоздания звучало подозрительно.
The soup had a fishy smell.
Суп имел рыбный запах.
fishynoun
fishies
pl
UK
/ˈfɪʃi/
US
/ˈfɪʃi/
Childish or informal noun meaning ‘a fish’.

Definitions

fishyadjective
Resembling or characteristic of fish, especially in smell or taste.
The kitchen had a fishy odor after cooking the seafood.
Arousing suspicion or doubt; questionable.
His explanation for being late sounded fishy to everyone.
Abounding in fish; well-stocked with fish.
The pond was so fishy that every cast brought a bite.
fishynoun
A fish, especially when referred to in child-directed speech or informal contexts.
Look at the little fishy swimming in the bowl!