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    catfish
    /ˈkatfɪʃ/

    noun

    • 1. a freshwater or marine fish with barbels resembling whiskers round the mouth, typically bottom-dwelling.
    • 2. another term for wolf fish

    verb

    • 1. fish for catfish: "we catfished until the wee hours"
    • 2. lure (someone) into a relationship by means of a fictional online persona: informal US "he was being catfished by a cruel prankster"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCATFISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    informal. someone who pretends on social media to be someone different, in order to trick or attract other people: Online scammers and catfish usually have broad profile interests so that they can appeal to as many people as possible. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. catfish. verb [ T ] informal uk / ˈkæt.fɪʃ / us / ˈkæt.fɪʃ /

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CatfishingCatfishing - Wikipedia

    Perpetrators, usually referred to as catfish, generally use fake photos and lie about their personal lives to present themselves as more attractive for financial gain, personal satisfaction, evasion of legal consequences, or to troll.

  4. www.usatoday.com › story › newsWhy do people catfish? What are the signs of it? Here's what you...

    Nov 29, 2022 · Catfishing is a term for a person who pretends to be someone else online. A catfish uses fake photos, and sometimes a false persona, to find friends, romantic partners, or victims...

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › catfishCatfish Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of CATFISH is any of an order (Siluriformes) of chiefly freshwater stout-bodied scaleless bony fishes having long tactile barbels. How to use catfish in a sentence. Did you know?

  6. www.cnn.com › 2024/01/29 › techWhat is catfishing and what can you do if you are catfished?

    Jan 29, 2024 · Catfishing is when a person uses false information and images to create a fake identity online with the intention to trick, harass, or scam another person. It is often on social media or dating...

  7. fluentslang.com › catfish-meaningWhat Does Catfish Mean? - Meaning, Uses and More - FluentSlang

    Sep 19, 2023 · The term catfish is a slang term that originated from the 2010 documentary and subsequent TV show of the same name. It refers to a person who creates a false online identity to deceive others, particularly in the context of online romances.

  8. 7esl.com › catfish-meaningCatfish Meaning: A Concise Explanation of this Popular Slang

    Jun 20, 2024 · Catfish is a slang term referring to an individual who creates a false online identity, often for the purpose of deceiving or manipulating others. This is particularly common in the context of online romances. The term can be used both as a noun and a verb, with the verb form meaning to lure someone into a relationship under false pretenses.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCATFISH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    CATFISH meaning: 1. a fish with a flat head and long hairs around its mouth that lives in rivers or lakes 2. someone…. Learn more.

  10. www.dictionary.com › browse › catfishCATFISH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. any of numerous mainly freshwater teleost fishes having whisker-like barbels around the mouth, esp the silurids of Europe and Asia and the horned pouts of North America. another name for wolffish.

  11. www.howtogeek.com › 714763 › what-does-catfishing-mean-onlineWhat Does "Catfishing" Mean Online? - How-To Geek

    Mar 7, 2021 · Catfishing is the act of deceiving another person online with a fake account, identity, photos, and other details about their life. It is most commonly found on social networking sites and dating sites. A "catfish" refers to the person performing the deception.