blowfish

[bloh-fish]

blowfish Definition

• 1. a type of fish that can inflate its body by swallowing water or air, making it difficult for predators to swallow
• 2. a Japanese dish made from the meat of the blowfish, which is highly toxic if not prepared correctly

Using blowfish: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blowfish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The blowfish inflated itself to avoid being eaten by the shark.

• Example

  He ordered blowfish at the Japanese restaurant, but only after confirming that the chef was licensed to prepare it.

blowfish Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blowfish

• fugu
• pufferfish

Phrases with blowfish

• blowfish syndrome

  a condition in which a person becomes bloated and puffy, resembling a blowfish

  Example

  After eating too much salty food, she woke up with blowfish syndrome.

• blowfish algorithm

  a cryptographic algorithm used for encryption and decryption of data

  Example

  The company uses the blowfish algorithm to secure their sensitive information.

• blowfish poisoning

  a potentially fatal condition caused by consuming improperly prepared blowfish meat

  Example

  Several people were hospitalized due to blowfish poisoning after eating at the unlicensed restaurant.

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Summary: blowfish in Brief

A 'blowfish' [bloh-fish] is a type of fish that can inflate its body to deter predators. It is also a Japanese delicacy made from the meat of the blowfish, which is highly toxic if not prepared correctly. The term extends into phrases like 'blowfish syndrome,' describing a bloated condition, and 'blowfish algorithm,' a cryptographic method.