soapfish

soap·fish

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sohp-fish]
- /ˈsoʊpˌfɪʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sohp-fish]
- /ˈsoʊpˌfɪʃ/

Definition of soapfish word

noun plural soapfish any of several serranid fishes of the genus Rypticus, producing a body mucus that gives the skin a soapy quality, as R. saponaceus, inhabiting shallow waters of the Atlantic Ocean. 1

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Origin of soapfish

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; soap + fish

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Parts of speech for Soapfish

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soapfish popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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