fishily

• Adverbe informel signifiant « d'une manière suspecte, douteuse ou malhonnête ». Dérivé de l'adjectif « fishy », qui évoque métaphoriquement quelque chose d'anormal ou de peu fiable, comme une odeur désagréable.

An informal adverb meaning 'in a suspicious, questionable, or dishonest manner.' It is derived from the adjective 'fishy,' which metaphorically refers to something that seems wrong or untrustworthy, like a bad smell.

1. In a suspicious or questionable mannerB2informal

   In a way that seems dishonest, strange, or not quite right.

   D'une manière louche

   • He was acting fishily, avoiding eye contact and giving vague answers.
   • The deal was arranged fishily, with no proper paperwork.
   • She looked at me fishily when I mentioned the missing money.

   Synonymesdoubtfullydubiouslyquestionablysuspiciously

   Antonymesgenuinelyhonestlylegitimatelystraightforwardly