fishier; fishiest
1
: of or resembling fish especially in taste or odor
2
: creating doubt or suspicion : questionable
Synonyms of fishy
Examples of fishy in a Sentence
There's something fishy about that guy.
something's fishy about the way he's acting
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My job is to tell you when something smells fishy, and, well, p-yew.
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Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
The theorem also gives statisticians the power to tell when something fishy is happening.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Other signs that electrical components are overheating include frequent breaker trips, or a burning or fishy odor.
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This fishy look leans more Mediterranean, with a mix of anchovies, lemons, and olives.
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Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
The theorem also gives statisticians the power to tell when something fishy is happening.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Other signs that electrical components are overheating include frequent breaker trips, or a burning or fishy odor.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
This fishy look leans more Mediterranean, with a mix of anchovies, lemons, and olives.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fishy
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“Fishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fishy. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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fishy
adjective
fishier; fishiest
1
: of, relating to, or resembling fish
a fishy odor
2
: arousing doubt or suspicion : questionable
the story sounds fishy to me
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