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sadfishing en · NOUN

Pronunciation

Etymology

Blend of sad + catfishing, implying that this is an exploitative and deceptive online act.

Meanings

  1. (Internet, uncountable) The practice of writing about one’s unhappiness or emotional problems on social media, especially in a vague way, in order to attract attention and a sympathetic response.
    • A report […] says that accusations of so-called sadfishing could be further harming already vulnerable children and young people with mental health problems. 2019 October 1, Sally Weale, “Young people who seek support online being accused of ‘sadfishing,’”, in The Guardian:

sadfishing en · VERB

Pronunciation

Etymology

Blend of sad + catfishing, implying that this is an exploitative and deceptive online act.

Meanings

  1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present) present participle and gerund of sadfish
    form of sadfish