Guppy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡʌpi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Guppy is a noun meaning (by extension) Any tiny fish.
Meaning
(by extension) Any tiny fish.
More Meanings
- (paintball) A tube holding paintballs before they are loaded into the gun.
- (climbing) A hold across the palm of the hand rather than the fingertips.
- Acanthocephalus guppii
- Acanthocephalus reticulatus
- Girardinus guppii
- Girardinus petersi
- A tiny freshwater fish, Poecilia reticulata, popular in home aquariums, that usually has a plain body and black or dark blue tail for the females and a more colorful tail for the males. The guppies can vary in size, but males are 4 cm (1.6”) and females are 7 cm (2.8”).
Example Sentences
Throw that one back; it’s just a guppy!
Fred kept a tank of guppies by the windowsill.
I reached into my pack and grabbed a guppy to reload. Pouring in the contents, I kept my eyes ahead as I was supposed to do.
Word Forms
- guppies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include grab, catch, guppie, molly, goby, pigfish.
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