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Definition of shrimpfish

shrimpfish

/ˈʃrɪmp.fɪʃ/
shrimp · fish
Plural:shrimpfishes
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shrimpfish Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several small, highly specialized marine fishes of the family Centriscidae, found predominantly in the Indo-Pacific and characterized by slender, heavily armored bodies and a unique habit of swimming vertically with their heads pointing downwards.

Example

"While scuba diving in the tropical coral reef, we observed a synchronized school of shrimpfish hovering vertically among the sea whips."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

shrew
shrike
shrimp
shrimpfish
shrine
shrub
shubunkin goldfish

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'shrimp' and 'fish', named for their slender, nearly translucent bodies that superficially resemble small marine crustaceans.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shrimpfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shrimpfish
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