fishily

• Неформальное наречие, означающее 'подозрительным, сомнительным или нечестным образом'. Происходит от прилагательного 'fishy', которое метафорически указывает на что-то неправильное или ненадёжное, как неприятный запах.

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.

   Подозрительно

   • 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.

   Синонимыdoubtfullydubiouslyquestionablysuspiciously

   Антонимыgenuinelyhonestlylegitimatelystraightforwardly