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FISHY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FISHY?

Need another word that means the same as “fishy”? Find 8 synonyms for “fishy” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Fishy” are: funny, shady, suspect, suspicious, piscine, questionable, dubious, doubtful

Fishy as an Adjective

Definitions of "Fishy" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “fishy” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

  • Arousing feelings of doubt or suspicion.
  • Relating to or resembling fish or a fish.
  • Not as expected.
  • Of or relating to or resembling fish.

Synonyms of "Fishy" as an adjective (8 Words)

doubtfulImprobable.
He looked doubtful but gave a nod.
dubiousOpen to doubt or suspicion.
Extremely dubious assumptions.
funnyDifficult to explain or understand; strange or odd.
Stealing other people s work isn t funny.
piscineOf or concerning fish.
questionableLikely to be dishonourable or morally suspect.
It is questionable whether any of these exceptions is genuine.
shadyFilled with shade.
A shady part of town.
suspectNot as expected.
A suspect package was found on the platform.
suspiciousHaving or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.
He was suspicious of her motives.

Usage Examples of "Fishy" as an adjective

  • A fishy smell.
  • I'm convinced there is something fishy going on.
  • There was something fishy about the accident.
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