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Definition catfish in American English

catfish noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˈkætˌfɪʃ/

The expression comes from the 2010 documentary ’Catfish’, which deals with a relationship of this kind.

1

a fish with long hard hairs near its mouth that lives in lakes and rivers

Synonyms and related words
bass bream carp
2

someone who tricks another person into having an online relationship by adopting a fake identity

Example

Falling for a catfish has nothing to do with intelligence or rational thinking - it's all about hope.

Synonyms and related words
liar cheat hypocrite
Definition catfish in American English