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Definition of fishiness

fishiness

/ˈfɪʃ.i.nəs/
fish · i · ness
Adverb:fishily
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Adjective:fishy
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fishiness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality of being suspicious, questionable, or arousing doubt about honesty or legitimacy.

Example

"The auditor immediately noticed the fishiness of the unrecorded cash transactions."

2

The quality of having the characteristic smell, taste, or appearance of fish.

Example

"Soaking the fillets in milk for twenty minutes helps reduce any strong fishiness before cooking."

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• Rhymes for fishiness

• Nearby Words

fishhawk
fishhook
fishily
fishiness
fishing
fishless
fishlike

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fishiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fishiness
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