trash fish
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of trash fish
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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What had been a trash fish for the better part of the 20th century could suddenly transform into one of the most sought-after ingredients through the innovation of this one individual at Japan Airlines.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024
A trash fish is a fish that is normally thrown back or considered as "not good enough meat."
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2023
For years, lampreys were deliberately poisoned along with other so-called trash fish.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 23, 2022
“I would say that anyone who says they are a trash fish hasn’t caught one,” Kambouris told me.
From Washington Post • May 17, 2022
They are frequently found near shrimp boats, feeding on fish stirred up by the trawls or on discarded trash fish.
From Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification by Caldwell, David
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