Definition:
someone who creates a fake identity or persona online to deceive others
Examples:
1) I thought I had met the perfect guy online, but it turned out he was just
a catfish using someone else's pictures.
2) She thought she was talking to a famous actor on social media, but it
turned out to be a catfish pretending to be him.
Etymology:
The term gained wider popularity after the release of the 2010 documentary
film "Catfish." Synonyms faker, imposter
- englishdaily626.com [edited]
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I parachuted onto America decades ago from faraway and made a living in a narrow
profession and as a cog in a giant machine. The bubble was comfortable at first
but over time became a strait-jacket, a windowless dungeon with one trap door.
As a transplant, I've felt like staggering in a huge dark karst cave as I
fumbled around to gain footing in the new habitat. Learning new words gives me
hope.
Around the time of the documentary (I haven't watched), I was banned from a
forum and adopted the current ID. I'm excited to learn after 15 years what I did
was part catfishing. I am only half hip and totally incompetent, however, as
I've reaped no love or money after regaining my voice.
