Looking for the meaning of the word SOAPFISH in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SOAPFISH with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Soapfish
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsəʊpfɪʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a stout-bodied fish of tropical seas which produces large amounts of toxic mucus from the skin, giving it a soapy feel when handled.
Short Definition:stout-bodied fish of tropical seas which produces large amounts of toxic mucus from skin
