fishcake /ˈfɪʃˌkeɪk/ noun1 •A mixture of flaked fish, mashed potato or another starch, and seasoning, made into a patty and shallow fried.There were rumours, new rumours every morning, delightful and outrageous rumours, so that the lumps in the porridge were swallowed without comment and the fish-cakes were eaten without contumely. — 1922 formsfishcakes