The difference between Fishy and Iffy
When used as adjectives, fishy means of, from, or similar to fish, whereas iffy means of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality.
Fishy is also noun with the meaning: ..
check bellow for the other definitions of Fishy and Iffy
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Fishy as a noun (childish):
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Fishy as an adjective:
Of, from, or similar to fish.
Examples:
"What is that fishy odor?"
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Fishy as an adjective:
Suspicious; inspiring doubt.
Examples:
"I don't trust him; his claims seem fishy to me."
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Fishy as an adjective (LGBT, _, slang):
Of drag queens: appearing feminine.
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Iffy as an adjective (slang):
Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality.
Examples:
"He's selling new CD players for £20 each – that sounds a bit iffy to me."
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Iffy as an adjective:
Uncertain or chancy.
Examples:
"The weather is still iffy for Saturday's shuttle launch."