Synonyms for
Catfish
Definition
a large freshwater fish with long whiskers around the mouth, typically bottom-dwelling
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- catfish farming
- channel catfish
- flathead catfish
- catfish noodling
- fried catfish
- catfish stew
- catfish bait
Word family
Usage note
The verb 'catfish' refers to the act of deceiving someone online by using a fake identity. This usage is a modern slang term and distinct from the aquatic animal.
Example sentences
- I love eating catfish for dinner.
- The catfish was too heavy for me to reel in.
- We went to the river to catch catfish.
- The catfish in the aquarium were huge!
- I can't believe how big that catfish is.
Quotes
"Fishing provides that connection with the whole living world. It gives you the opportunity of being totally immersed, turning back into yourself in a good way. A form of meditation, some form of communion with levels of yourself that are deeper than the ordinary self." -Ted Hughes
"I've gone fishing thousands of times in my life, and I have never once felt unlucky or poorly paid for those hours on the water." -William Tapply
"There are two types of fisherman - those who fish for sport and those who fish for fish." -Unknown