Catfish

From cat + fish. Likely so named for its prominent barbels like a cat's whiskers.

Full definition of catfish

Noun

1. Any fish of the order Siluriformes, that are mainly found in freshwater, are without scales, and have barbels like whiskers around the mouth.

Synonyms

• sheat, sheatfish

Derived terms

• airbreathing catfish
• channel catfish
• whale catfish

From the 2010 documentary Catfish (film).

Verb

1. (Internet, slang) To create a fake online profile to seduce someone.