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Definition of guppy

guppy

/ˈɡʌp.i/
gup · py
Plural:guppies
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guppy Lexical Profile

guppy Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small, colorful, live-bearing freshwater fish native to South America and the Caribbean, widely kept as a popular aquarium pet.

Example

"She bought three male guppies to add a flash of vibrant color to her newly cycled freshwater tank."

• Rhymes for guppy

• Nearby Words

gunnera
gunpowder
gunwale
guppy
gurnard
gusset
gutter

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in honor of Robert John Lechmere Guppy, a British-born naturalist who collected specimens of the fish in Trinidad in 1866 and sent them to the British Museum.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guppy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guppy
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