Fish Definition

fish
noun
  1. any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills; "the shark is a large fish"; "in the living room there was a tank of colorful fish"
  2. the flesh of fish used as food; "in Japan most fish is eaten raw"; "after the scare about foot-and-mouth disease a lot of people started eating fish instead of meat"; "they have a chef who specializes in fish"
  3. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Pisces
  4. the twelfth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about February 19 to March 20
verb
  1. seek indirectly; "fish for compliments"
  2. catch or try to catch fish or shellfish; "I like to go fishing on weekends"

"Fish" in song lyrics

See how fish is used in real songs:

  • "Aiyo, fresh off the Island, I fiend for raw fish"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Shawn Wigs — Drop!
  • "to move to the city to swim with big fish"
    2 Hungry Bros. present 8thW1 — Talkin
  • "For you love and laughter I fish"
    3 Melancholy Gypsies — Beautiful Mind

Usage tips for "fish"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "fish" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for fish to find words that pair well.

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