Definition

Describing something that has a strong, unpleasant smell, often associated with spoiled fish; it can also refer to something suspicious or questionable.

Example

The fishiest part of the story made me doubt his honesty.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I think that smell from the fridge is the fishiest thing I've ever encountered.

Yeah, I noticed it too! What do you think it could be?

I have no idea, but it definitely doesn’t smell fresh at all.

We should probably clean it out before it gets worse.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fishiest → It is formed from "fish" (from Old English *fisc*, meaning a gill-bearing aquatic creature) and the suffix "-iest" (meaning most). The word "fishiest" describes something that has the most characteristics of fish, often used to imply something suspicious or untrustworthy.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'fish' as representing aquatic creatures, and remember that 'fishiest' means having the most fish-like qualities, often hinting at something that seems suspicious.

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