Sekirov Dictionary

catfish

/ˈkætfɪʃ/

noun 4
verb 2
forms 3
phrases 1

noun4

Any fish of the order Siluriformes, mainly found in fresh water, lacking scales, and having barbels like whiskers around the mouth.
•
(Internet) Someone who creates a false profile on a social media platform in order to deceive people.
- Real people in a picture that was used by a catfish to create a fake identity could have a claim because their likeness was used without permission, Shear said. — 2013
(Internet) Such a false profile.
The meat of such a fish, popular in the Southern U.S. and Central Europe.

verb2

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To fish for catfish.
- I only use this rod for catfishing.
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(Internet, slang) To create and operate a fake online profile to deceive (someone).
- [to Abed] You made a profile for a fake dude and lured her into an online relationship. [to Annie] He's catfishing you. — 2014

forms

catfished · catfishing · catfishes

Phrases with catfish

holy catfish
Expressing terror, awe, surprise, astonishment, etc.

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