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fisho en · INTJ

Pronunciation

Etymology

From fish + -o.

Meanings

  1. (Australia) The cry of a fish-seller.
    • The Milko […] had a big coloured sign on his truck “Misty” and a picture of a cow, and then there was the deep loud bell and call of Fisho! Both these calls would have Ninna scurry so she would not miss them, and I would be allowed to go outside the gate with her to see their wares. 2020, Aurora Gaia, The Olive Wood Cross: Spiritual Seasons of an Earthly Garden:

fisho en · NOUN

Pronunciation

Etymology

From fish + -o.

Meanings

  1. (Australia, slang) A fisherman.
    • This channel is often used as a short cut by fishos who launch at Stony Point and fish the Corinella region. 2000, Paul Worsteling, Fishing Western Port, page 36:
    • 2007, Rod Harrison, Forward, Steve Cooper, Fishing Techniques: Salt and Fresh Water, page 7, Fishing Techniques is a landmark contribution to the fisho think tank. Read and enjoy — somewhere, someway it will make your time on the water more enjoyable and more productive.
    • Are there any Perth fishos that regularly check this ng? 2001 October 7, Bob McNair, “Any Perth fishos”, in aus.sport.fishing (Usenet):
  2. (Australia, slang) A fishmonger.

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Deriveds

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