catfish

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Cooking

n. the meat of the catfish, often fried and eaten as a meal.

n. the flesh of the catfish used as food, particularly prominent in Southern American and Central European cuisines.

“Fried catfish with a side of coleslaw is a classic dish in the South.”

“The restaurant is famous for its cornmeal-crusted catfish, which is sourced daily from local sustainable farms.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing Informal · Slang

n. someone who creates a fake social media profile to trick people, often for romance.

n. a person who creates a deceptive social media identity, typically to pursue a fraudulent online relationship.

“He realized his online girlfriend was a catfish when she refused to video call.”

“The documentary explores the psychological motivations of a serial catfish who maintained dozens of fictional identities simultaneously.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Computing Informal · Slang

v. to trick someone by using a fake profile on the internet.

v. to deceive a person by adopting a false identity on social media or dating platforms.

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“She was shocked to find out that a stranger had been catfishing her for months.”

“The victim reported the incident to the authorities after discovering that the person catfishing him had also attempted to solicit money.”