Fishy

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The internet slang termFishyis used to describe something suspicious or questionable. It is often used to imply that a situation or information seems unreliable, deceptive, or not quite right. The term originated from the association of fishy smells with something being off or not trustworthy.

Examples:

– 1. That email I received asking for my personal details seems fishy. I don’t think it’s from a legitimate source.
2. The sudden drop in price for that brand-new phone on that website looks fishy to me. I would be cautious before making a purchase.

Synonyms:
suspicious, shady, doubtful, questionable, sketchy
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