phisher

phish

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Definitions of phisher word

verb without object phisher to try to obtain financial or other confidential information from Internet users, typically by sending an email that looks as if it is from a legitimate organization, usually a financial institution, but contains a link to a fake website that replicates the real one. 1
verb with object phisher to make (someone) a victim in this way: If you've been phished, you should cancel your credit cards immediately. 1

before 1995

One of the 1% newest English words

1995-2000; respelling (influenced by phreak) of fish

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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