fishy meaning and definition

FISHY adjective

Definition of fishy (adjective)

1. of or relating to or resembling fish
   • "the soup had a fishy smell"
2. not as expected
   • "there was something fishy about the accident"; "up to some funny business"; "some definitely queer goings-on"; "a shady deal"; "her motives were suspect"; "suspicious behavior"
   • synonyms: funny, shady, suspect, suspicious