“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
FISHILY
queerly, fishily
(adverb) in a questionably unusual manner; “this money had been queerly come by”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
fishily (comparative more fishily, superlative most fishily)
In a fishy manner
Source: Wiktionary
FISHY
Fish"y, a.
1. Consisting of fish; fishlike; having the qualities or taste of fish; abounding in fish. Pope.
2. Extravagant, like some stories about catching fish; improbable; also, rank or foul. [Colloq.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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