rockfish

English

/ˈɹɒk.fɪʃ/, /ˈɹɑk.fɪʃ/

noun
Definitions
  • (usually) Any of a large number of different species of fish, which dwell among rocks, specifically:
  • (derogatory) A black person who does not know how to swim.

Etymology

Compound from English rock (rock music, stone, move back and forth, rock and roll) + English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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