Definition of Fishwife
Fishwife
Fish·wife


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(noun)
A woman who sells fish, often in a loud and aggressive manner.

e.g. The fishwife at the market was known for her sharp tongue.

(noun)
(derogatory) a woman who is vulgar, coarse-mannered, and abusive and who tends to shout a lot;

e.g. They thought she was being a fishwife while she was actually only giving them instructions.



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