fishy

B1 · Intermediate

adj. having the smell or taste of a fish.

adj. resembling, consisting of, or characteristic of fish, especially in odour or flavour.

“The kitchen had a fishy smell for hours after we cooked salmon.”

“The supplement had a slightly fishy aftertaste that many consumers found unpleasant despite its health benefits.”

C1 · Advanced Slang

adj. used in drag culture to describe a performer who looks very much like a biological woman.

adj. denoting a drag queen or trans woman whose appearance is highly feminine or indistinguishable from a cisgender woman.

“The judges praised the performer for her fishy look on the runway.”

“In the context of ballroom culture, achieving a fishy aesthetic is often a point of pride for performers focusing on high-glamour femininity.”

A1 · Beginner Countable noun Informal

n. a cute or childish way to say 'fish'.

n. a diminutive or hypocoristic form of 'fish', typically used by or when speaking to children.

“Look at the little fishy swimming in the pond.”

“The toddler pointed at the aquarium glass, excitedly shouting 'fishy' at the colourful tropical species.”