non-fishy
|non-fish-y|
B2
/nɒn ˈfɪʃi/
not suspicious
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-fishy' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'fishy,' which in informal English means 'suspicious or dubious.'
Historical Evolution
'fishy' changed from the Old English word 'fisc' meaning 'fish' and evolved to mean 'suspicious' in the 19th century, eventually leading to the modern English term 'non-fishy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'fishy' meant 'related to fish,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'suspicious,' and 'non-fishy' as 'not suspicious.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not suspicious or dubious; free from deceit or trickery.
The deal seemed non-fishy, so we decided to proceed.
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Last updated: 2025/03/02 23:59