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To be deceived or defrauded by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) program or chatbot. This occurs when AI is used to create a fake online persona, generate convincing but inauthentic responses, or mask a real person's identity or genuine personality with AI-generated content. The aim is typically to elicit personal information, financial gain, or emotional engagement, or to manipulate interactions to effectively conceal the botfisher's true identity or personality from detection.
The act or instance of being deceived by an AI or chatbot in the manner described above.
A person who has been deceived by an AI or chatbot.
1. She realized she'd been botfished when the 'person' on the dating app provided overly perfect and generic answers.
2. Cybersecurity experts warn about the increasing prevalence of botfishing in online interactions.
3. He reported being a victim of botfishing after sending money to an AI-generated profile.
4. It's becoming harder to discern if you're talking to a real person or if their online presence has been botfished to hide their true identity and personality, aiming to keep you unaware of the deception.
Botfish by Akiko_202 June 5, 2025
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An unattractive woman so named because of her facial resemblance to a Doc Martin boot and her penchant for pursing her lips like a fish in photos (also known as duckface).
Hey, did you see bootfish's new photo? I'm surprised a fisherman hasn't thrown a hook in there yet.
bootfish by ElectricJesus82 October 13, 2011
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someone who you love. or just like. Anyone you have feelings for.
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Yo! That bitch be such a boxfish!
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