The difference between Fishlike and Fishy

When used as adjectives, fishlike means having some characteristics of a fish, whereas fishy means of, from, or similar to fish.


Fishy is also noun with the meaning: ..

check bellow for the other definitions of Fishlike and Fishy

  1. Fishlike as an adjective:

    Having some characteristics of a fish.

    Examples:

    "[[fishlike]] scales"

    "[[fishlike]] eyes"

    "fishlike swimming ability"

  1. Fishy as a noun (childish):

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  1. Fishy as an adjective:

    Of, from, or similar to fish.

    Examples:

    "What is that fishy odor?"

  2. Fishy as an adjective:

    Suspicious; inspiring doubt.

    Examples:

    "I don't trust him; his claims seem fishy to me."

  3. Fishy as an adjective (LGBT, _, slang):

    Of drag queens: appearing feminine.

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