fishmouth noun4 •A half-cylindrical or half-conical shaped opening or void in a lapped edge or seam, usually caused by wrinkling or shifting of ply sheets during installation. •A wide incision made to drain fluid from under the fingernail. •A horizontal incision on the breast aligned with the nipples made to drain or excise the breast fat as a form of top surgery. •(informal) A chronically open mouth. formsfishmouths