Fishy definition

Fishy

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WordNet

(1) 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"

(2) Of or relating to or resembling fish

"The soup had a fishy smell"

WiktionaryText

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.