Fishwife

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪʃˌwaɪf/

Definitions of fishwife

noun a woman who sells fish, typically in a market or on the street

Example Sentences

A1 The fishwife sold fresh seafood at the market.

A2 The fishwife was known for her loud voice and colorful language.

B1 The fishwife's sharp wit and quick thinking helped her negotiate better prices.

B2 The fishwife's reputation as a shrewd businesswoman spread throughout the town.

C1 The fishwife's ability to haggle and charm customers made her a successful entrepreneur.

C2 The fishwife's astute observations and strategic decisions led to the expansion of her seafood empire.

Examples of fishwife in a Sentence

formal The fishwife at the market displayed a wide variety of fresh seafood.

informal I heard the fishwife down the street has the best catch of the day.

slang That fishwife is always gossiping about everyone in town.

figurative She was known as the fishwife of the office, always spreading rumors and causing drama.

Grammatical Forms of fishwife

• past tense: fishwived
• plural: fishwives
• comparative: more fishwife
• superlative: most fishwife
• present tense: fishwives
• future tense: will fishwife
• perfect tense: have fishwifed
• continuous tense: is fishwifing
• singular: fishwife
• positive degree: fishwife
• infinitive: to fishwife
• gerund: fishwifing
• participle: fishwifed

Origin and Evolution of fishwife

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'fishwife' originated in England to describe women who sold fish in markets or on the streets.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'fishwife' evolved to also describe women who were loud, vulgar, or quarrelsome, regardless of their occupation in selling fish.