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fishy
A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that lives in water, moving with the help of fins and breathing with gills.
"Salmon is a fish."
Any animal (or any vertebrate) that lives exclusively in water.
The flesh of the fish used as food.
"The seafood pasta had lots of fish but not enough pasta."
A period of time spent fishing.
"The fish at the lake didn't prove successful."
An instance of seeking something.
"Merely two fishes for information told the whole story."
A counter, used in various games.
Of, from, or similar to fish.
"What is that fishy odor?"
Suspicious; inspiring doubt.
"I don't trust him; his claims seem fishy to me."
Of drag queens: appearing feminine.
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