noun
- plural of catfish: freshwater or marine fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth
verb
- third person singular present of catfish: to deceive someone online by pretending to be someone else
Usage: informal; internet slang
Examples
- The river is home to several species of catfishes.
- Large catfishes can weigh over 100 pounds.
- She catfishes people on dating apps using fake photos.
- He discovered his online girlfriend catfishes multiple men.
- The documentary explores how people get catfished online.
- Catfishes are bottom-feeders that help clean river ecosystems.
- The aquarium has a tank dedicated to tropical catfishes.