English · Slang Attested

catfish

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To create and operate a fake online profile to deceive (someone).

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Getting catfished is when someone falls for a person online who is not necessarily real. It can involve pictures, phone calls, social media profiles, text messages, e-mails and even phony friends or family members.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “catfish” mean?

To create and operate a fake online profile to deceive (someone).

Is “catfish” formal or informal?

catfish is generally Internet, slang.

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