Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

fishy

[fish-ee] / ˈfɪʃ i /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

More than a year ago, federal officials noticed something fishy about a Glendale-based doctor: she had collected more in Medicare Botox reimbursements than any other provider in the nation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Trades that would be slam-dunk criminal cases if they were mapped onto the stock market are, in prediction markets, either a little bit fishy or the mark of a savvy trader.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

There’s hardly a sweeter spot in the country for a fishy meal by the sea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

After numerous requests for payment, Adam pulled the website when his team were presented with a "fishy" looking document as proof of incoming funding.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025

“Swans like to rest in this position, and you can keep your fishy sympathy to yourself, so there.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




Vocabulary lists containing fishy


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "fishy" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com