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CATFISH

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Catfish.

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Catfish - as a noun

Flesh of scaleless food fish of the southern united states; often farmed

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mudcat

Large ferocious northern deep-sea food fishes with strong teeth and no pelvic fins

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wolf fishwolffish

Any of numerous mostly freshwater bottom-living fishes of eurasia and north america with barbels like whiskers around the mouth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
siluriform fish
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
malacopterygiansoft-finned fish
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Catfish - as a verb

To deceive someone by professing romantic feelings but actually using a false identity

Example Sentences

"I caught a huge catfish while fishing in the lake."
"We had catfish for dinner last night."
"The catfish in this tank are very active and playful."
"It is believed that catfish can live up to 15 years in the wild."
"She ordered a plate of crispy fried catfish at the restaurant."
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Word Game Points

Is CATFISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, catfish is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CATFISH has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is CATFISH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, catfish is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CATFISH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is CATFISH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, catfish is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CATFISH has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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