trash fish

English

noun
Definitions
  • (fishing) A fish that is caught as bycatch, when it is sent to market, it is a cheaper fish.

Etymology

Compound from English trash + English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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