What does Catfishing mean?

Mamitaka amin'ny Internet / Catfishing For example: "C'était du catfishing (It was catfishing)"

Where does the slang word Catfishing come from?

Catfishing is a slang term from Madagascar. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Madagascar and across Africa.

Catfishing

🇲🇬 Madagascar Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mamitaka amin'ny Internet / Catfishing

"C'était du catfishing (It was catfishing)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇬 Madagascar
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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