Meaning of catfisher | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Someone who fishes for catfish.
2. Someone who catfishes (creates a fake profile).

Examples

“I’ve done a lot of online dating and I’ve had catfishers hit on me before, but usually it’s obvious.”

“The latest in a long line of dirty dating tactics to emerge⟳ is “wokefishing,” a term coined by writer Serena Smith. “People masquerade as holding progressive political views to ensnare potential partners,” Smith told Vice. Wokefishermen can be thought of like⟳ catfishers — those who use⟳ fake online personas to defraud victims — but only for sex instead of money.”

“Catfishers lie⟳ and mislead people in their search⟳ for intimate and personal relationships through text, chat rooms, email, instant messaging, and other apps.”

“‘Lots of really smart people get⟳ taken in by catfishers.’ ‘Catfishers? Is that what you think⟳ is happening?’ ‘I don’t know⟳. I think⟳ it’s possible.’ ‘You watch⟳ too much internet,’ Roly scoffed and they walked on in silence.”

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