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fishy

adjective

Not as expected

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
F
Ends with
Y
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
14

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈfɪʃi

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Not as expected

    “There was something fishy about the accident”

adjective

  1. Of or relating to or resembling fish

    “The soup had a fishy smell”

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Example Sentences

There was something fishy about the accident
Up to some funny business
Some definitely queer goings-on
A shady deal
Her motives were suspect
The soup had a fishy smell

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