fishie

Tiny swimming creature

Fishie is a playful or childish variant of fish, used as a term of endearment or in baby talk when referring to a fish, especially a pet or aquarium fish.

Look at the little fishies swimming!

The diminutive form suggests affection or informality, much like doggie or kitty for their respective animals.

diminutive

minnow

Small freshwater fish

guppySmall ornamental aquarium fish
fryCook in hot fat
tetraSmall ornamental tank fish

tiny · wee · little · bitty · pet · betta · neon · dwarf · juvenile · pocket-sized

playful

splashy

Ostentatiously eye-catching

wigglyWavy and restless
squirmyInclined to wriggle
swimmyDizzy and unsteady

giggly · silly · fun · game · bathtime · rubber ducky · toy · floaty · bubble · peek-a-boo

cute

adorable

Extremely endearing

kawaiiJapanese term for adorable
charmingPleasantly attractive in manner
sweetTasting of sugar

cuddly · precious · delightful · whimsical · cartoon · plushie · stuffed animal · sticker · emoji · doodle

affectionate

sweetie

Fond nickname for someone

darlingBeloved person or pet
dearTreasured or costly
honeyBees' viscous nectar product

pet · cuddle · snuggle · love · cherish · adore · precious · treasure · endearing · nickname

Opposites

fishiefish

Gilled aquatic vertebrate

Pisces · finfish · specimen · teleost

habitat contrast (childish terms)

fishiebirdie

One stroke under par

doggie · kitty · bunny · horsie · ducky

Phrases

go fishingPursue aquatic catch
fried fishCooked seafood in oil
fishing rodTackle for catching fish
fish out of waterOne in alien circumstances
fish and chipsFried seafood with potatoes
gone fishingAway, pursuing aquatic catch

Family

fish, fishy, fishing, fisherman, jellyfish, goldfish, shellfish, fished, starfish

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G