an individual (real or fake) who uses the Internet, and in particular, online dating websites to lure people into a scam romance. The general goal of a catfisher is financial gain by developing an online relationship with another person and ultimately asking for money. Besides financial gain, catfishers are sometimes people who prey on others and gain pleasure from online communications and manipulation. You also might hear the terms catfish or catfishing. Catfishing targets both men and women.
by exposingcatfishers May 15, 2018
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What this person does is use pictures of random male models or Instagram models and pose as those individuals to trick or deceive unexpecting individuals. Basically what this person is trying to accomplish if these women are shallow or not.
Once this person tricks this person into thinking that they are real. He then sets up a meet at local fast food joint. Once their he secretly awaits for their arrival. Once they are there, Catfishman then reveals himself questioning the the women why she is prejudice towards men and how they look. After its all said and done he then yells out to the women that she has been catfished.
What this person does is use pictures of random male models or Instagram models and pose as those individuals to trick or deceive unexpecting individuals. Basically what this person is trying to accomplish if these women are shallow or not.
Once this person tricks this person into thinking that they are real. He then sets up a meet at local fast food joint. Once their he secretly awaits for their arrival. Once they are there, Catfishman then reveals himself questioning the the women why she is prejudice towards men and how they look. After its all said and done he then yells out to the women that she has been catfished.
Catfishman awaits and once the women in question appears. Catfishman Springs into actions saying
"are you waiting for that male model? hahahaha you got catfish!"
"are you waiting for that male model? hahahaha you got catfish!"
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by BWhipp March 19, 2023
Get the Chatfished mug.Purporting to be someone or something you are not on the Internet in order to gain friends, attention, partners, pity, sympathy or money. Named after the faux-documentary "Catfish", Catfishers have been known to post fake pictures of themselves (including but not limited to catalog images), claim to have a dying fiance or mother, or create an entirely fictional version of themselves.
Uh oh, did you see that perfectly posed photo of Donna she posted? That girl is so catfishin'.
Oh man, I heard Northlad's girlfriend is really sick. I sure hope he isn't catfishin' us.
Oh man, I heard Northlad's girlfriend is really sick. I sure hope he isn't catfishin' us.
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Possible motivations: revenge, loneliness, curiosity, boredom
The term catfishing was inspired by the 2010 documentary "Catfish."
Possible motivations: revenge, loneliness, curiosity, boredom
The term catfishing was inspired by the 2010 documentary "Catfish."
Gwen was worried that her online boyfriend was a phoney after she saw a TV program about Catfishing.
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I hate emotional catfishing I thought we had something for sure. turns out he just wanted to fuck me
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