Fishy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈfi-shē/

Meaning & Definition of Fishy

Fishy (adjective)

  1. of or resembling fish especially in taste or odor
  2. creating doubt or suspicion, questionable

Fishy (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged

    "something's fishy about the way he's acting"

    similar: debatable, disputable, dodgy (chiefly British), doubtable, doubtful, dubious, dubitable, equivocal, problematic, queer, questionable, shady, shaky, suspect, suspicious
    related: alleged, so-called, supposed, moot, ambiguous, open, unclear, uncertain, undecided, undetermined, far-fetched, flimsy, improbable, unlikely, weak
    opposite: certain, hands-down, incontestable, indisputable, indubitable, questionless, sure, undeniable, undoubted, unproblematic, unquestionable
    near: decisive, definitive, clear, obvious, open-and-shut, positive

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fishy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fishy:

Chiefly British: dodgy
debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, dubious, dubitable, equivocal, problematic, queer, questionable, shady, shaky, suspect, suspicious

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Fishy

Words with the opposite meaning of Fishy:

certain, hands-down, incontestable, indisputable, indubitable, questionless, sure, undeniable, undoubted, unproblematic, unquestionable

Related Words for Fishy

alleged, so-called, supposed, moot, ambiguous, open, unclear, uncertain, undecided, undetermined, far-fetched, flimsy, improbable, unlikely, weak

Near Antonyms of Fishy

decisive, definitive, clear, obvious, open-and-shut, positive

Word Forms of Fishy

Inflections: fishier, fishiest

Origin & Etymology of Fishy

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Fishy

What does "Fishy" mean?

"Fishy" means of or resembling fish especially in taste or odor. As an adjective, it is defined as: of or resembling fish especially in taste or odor.

What is another word for "Fishy"?

Other words for "Fishy" include debatable, disputable, dodgy, doubtable, doubtful, dubious, dubitable and equivocal. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fishy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fishy"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fishy". Common alternatives include debatable, disputable, dodgy, doubtable, doubtful, dubious, dubitable, equivocal, problematic and queer.

What is the opposite of "Fishy"?

Antonyms of "Fishy" include certain, hands-down, incontestable, indisputable, indubitable, questionless, sure and undeniable. Near antonyms include decisive, definitive, clear and obvious.

How do you use "Fishy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fishy" in a sentence: "something's fishy about the way he's acting".

Is "Fishy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fishy" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Fishy"?

"Fishy" is pronounced /ˈfi-shē/.

What is the origin of the word "Fishy"?

First known use: 15th century.