Blackfisher

/ˈblækfɪʃər/ noun

Definition

A person who fishes for blackfish, or more recently, someone who engages in illegal fishing practices targeting dark-colored fish species.

Etymology

Agent noun formed from 'blackfish' with the suffix '-er' (one who does), or possibly related to 'blackfishing' (a modern dating term misusing Black identity).

Kelly Says

In modern slang, 'blackfishing' refers to non-Black people who pretend to be Black for social media attention or dating advantages—a concerning trend that appropriates and mocks Black identity.

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