Definition:
"Catfish" is a slang term used to describe someone who creates a fake online identity to deceive and trick others, typically for romantic or financial gain.
Use case:
You can use the term "catfish" when you suspect that someone you are communicating with online is not who they claim to be. For example, if you have been talking to someone on a dating app and they refuse to video chat or meet in person, it could be a sign that they are a catfish.
• He was afraid that the woman he'd been talking to online was just a catfish, so he asked her to video chat.
• She suspected that her Instagram follower with the perfect body and luxurious lifestyle was a catfish, but she couldn't prove it.
• He used a photo of a male model as his profile picture, but everyone knew he was catfishing.
• The documentary about catfishing opened his eyes to the dangers of online dating and the prevalence of catfishes.
• I can't believe she got catfished by that guy pretending to be a millionaire.
• After being catfished before, he was wary of anyone who seemed too good to be true on dating apps.