Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: fishy
IPA transcription: [f'ɪʃi]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: fishy, funny, shady, suspect, suspicious
    Meaning: not as expected; "there was something fishy about the accident"; "up to some funny business"; "some definitely queer goings-on"; "a shady deal"; "her motives were suspect"; "suspicious behavior"
  • Synonyms: fishy
    Meaning: of or relating to or resembling fish; "the soup had a fishy smell"
Usage examples
  • "How greedily They snuff the fishy steam, that to each blade Rank scenting clings!
  • Grim has now to content herself with sending her opponent a cold, dull, fishy glance, and let the Nipper continue its journey down into her draw-bag.
  • 'May I ask,' I said, beginning to think that his yarn smelt somewhat fishy, 'what house this was?' 'The place,' he replied, as cool as a cucumber, 'is called Clover Cottage.' 'What's that!' I cried--I almost jumped out of my chair.