Standard Lemma guide
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noun
The practice of creating a fake profile on a social media platform in order to deceive people.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Internet, uncountable, usually
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verb
present participle and gerund of catfish (“to fish for catfish”)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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verb
present participle and gerund of catfish (“to create and operate a fake online profile”)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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History
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Across languages
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