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fishwife

The correct spelling is fishwife.

How to pronounce fishwife

noun

Say it like: Fis-hwi-fe

The correct spelling is fishwife. A woman who sells or works with fish; a female fishmonger.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A woman who sells or works with fish; a female fishmonger.
  2. 2.A vulgar, abusive or nagging woman with a loud, unpleasant voice.
  3. 3.A person, especially a woman, with poor personal hygiene.

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