Silverfish Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsɪlvɚˌfɪʃ

SIL-ver-fish

UK

sˈɪlvəfɪʃ

SIL-vuh-fish

Definition

A silverfish is a small, wingless insect with a thin, silvery body. It is usually found in dark, damp areas like bathrooms or basements.

Usage & Nuances

'Silverfish' is only used for the insect, not related to fish despite the name. Common in home maintenance discussions. Not used for any other animal or decoration.

• Spanish: pececillo de plata
• Portuguese (BR): traça
• Portuguese (PT): traça
• Chinese (Simplified): 衣鱼
• Chinese (Traditional): 衣魚
• Hindi: चांदी की मक्खी
• Arabic: سمك فضي
• Bengali: সিলভারফিশ - রূপালি পোকা
• Russian: чешуйница
• Japanese: シミ
• Vietnamese: cá bạc
• Korean: 좀벌레
• Turkish: gümüşçün
• Urdu: سلورفش (ایک قسم کا کیڑا)
• Indonesian: kutu buku

Example Sentences

I saw a silverfish in the bathroom.

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Silverfish like to hide in dark places.

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There are many silverfish in old houses.

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Last night, a silverfish crawled across my book while I was reading.

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My dad uses traps to get rid of silverfish in the basement.

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Whenever it’s humid, I find a silverfish or two in my towels.

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