Ghoti
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɪʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ghoti is a noun meaning (humorous, nonstandard, rare) A constructed word said to be an alternative spelling of fish.
Meaning
(humorous, nonstandard, rare) A constructed word said to be an alternative spelling of fish.
More Meanings
- A type of small Bengali waterpot used for washing.
- Alternative letter-case form of Ghoti.
Example Sentences
His metal vessels are—of brass, a kalsi, a garu, and two ghotis; of bell-metal, three thalis, three ghotis, and four batis.
Robinson suggested to me that William Ollier could have come up with ghoti in a parlor game of Ellis-inspired silly spellings.
After this, two women bathe her by pouring seven ghotis or lotas of water over her, and they also rub her with turmeric, methi, and scented oil.
East Bengal registered a thumping 4-0 win over Mohun Bagan to seal the Calcutta Football League (CFL) title, and for the time being bangals have scored a point over the ghotis.
Word Forms
- ghoties
- ghotis
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ghod, ghaut, ghole, goss, gogo, ghughu.
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