fishily

• Advérbio informal que significa 'de maneira suspeita, duvidosa ou desonesta'. Deriva do adjetivo 'fishy', que metaforicamente indica algo errado ou não confiável, como um cheiro desagradável.

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.

   De forma suspeita

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdoubtfullydubiouslyquestionablysuspiciously

   Antônimosgenuinelyhonestlylegitimatelystraightforwardly