catfish Synonyms
Another word for catfish
• noun (Context 1)
Any of a diverse order (Siluriformes) of predominantly freshwater ray-finned fishes found worldwide, characterized by smooth scaleless skin and long, whisker-like sensory barbels around the mouth.
"The angler pulled a large channel mudcat from the muddy bottom of the river."
• noun (Context 2)
A person who sets up a false personal profile on a social networking site or dating app to deceive others, typically to lure someone into a fraudulent romantic relationship.
"After months of messaging online, he realized his virtual partner was actually a impostor using stolen photos."
• verb (Context 3)
To lure or deceive (someone) into an online relationship by adopting a fictional persona on social media or a dating platform.
"She discovered that a classmate had been catfishing her with a fake social media account."
• verb (Context 4)
To fish for or catch catfish in a river, lake, or pond.
"They spent the warm summer evening catfishing along the banks of the Mississippi River."