catfish
Slang Term
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Unknown
very informal
Meaning: create fake online identity to deceive
创建虚假网络身份进行欺骗
crear una identidad falsa en internet para engañar
騙すためにネット上で偽の身元を作ること
속이기 위해 가짜 온라인 신원을 만들다
To pretend to be someone else online, especially in romantic contexts. A catfish is someone who does this.
在网上假装成别人,尤其是在恋爱场景中。Catfish指的是做这件事的人。
Hacerse pasar por otra persona en internet, especialmente en contextos románticos. Un catfish es alguien que hace esto.
ネット上で他人になりすますこと。特に恋愛の場面で使われる。キャットフィッシュとはこれを行う人のこと。
온라인에서 다른 사람인 척하는 것으로, 특히 연애 상황에서 많이 발생한다. 이런 행위를 하는 사람을 캣피시라고 한다.
Examples
- She was catfished by someone using stolen photos. 她被一个盗用别人照片的人骗了。La engañaron con fotos robadas.彼女は盗まれた写真を使った人にキャットフィッシュされた。그녀는 도용한 사진을 사용하는 사람에게 캣피싱을 당했어.
- Always video call to avoid being catfished. 为了避免被骗,一定要视频通话。Siempre haz videollamada para evitar que te engañen.キャットフィッシュされないように必ずビデオ通話をしよう。캣피싱을 당하지 않으려면 반드시 영상 통화를 해.
- The show 'Catfish' exposed many fake profiles. 节目《Catfish》揭露了许多虚假资料。El programa 'Catfish' expuso muchos perfiles falsos.番組『Catfish』は多くの偽プロフィールを暴いた。프로그램 '캣피시'는 수많은 가짜 프로필을 폭로했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: dating, social media
Tone: warning
✓ Do Say
- Describe online deception描述网络欺诈Describir engaño en líneaネット上の詐称を説明する온라인 사기를 표현할 때
✗ Don't Say
- For minor exaggerations用于轻微的夸大Para exageraciones menoresちょっとした誇張の場合には使わない사소한 과장에는 사용하지 않음
Origin & History
Popularized by the 2010 documentary 'Catfish' and subsequent MTV series about online deception in relationships.
Cultural Context
Era: modern
Generation: younger
Social background: all
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