Pity Fishing

The act of searching for pity or sympathy by making something sound far worse than it really is.
Dave: Hey dude, what's up?

Jim: I got attacked by this massive, vicious dog in the park yesterday... I thought I was going to die...

Dave: OMG! Are you OK?

later...

Dave: Did you hear about Jim? He got attacked by a massive dog!

Fred: He's just pity fishing, I was there. He was barked at by a dog.
by Mousey 66 February 11, 2012
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Pity Fishing

Pity fishing is an action when the "fisherman" complains about something in there life just to get pity from their listeners.
Someone who complains about something just so others can here them to give the complainer pity.
Pity fisherman are also usually compliment fishers (see compliment fishing)
Facebook Status: "My life is so hard, I have to do everything myself no one else will lift a finger."

PatsyReader: "awww poor you"

SmartReader: "oh quit your PITY FISHING!"
by quiturbitchin December 13, 2009
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pity fish

Semi-aquatic mammal whose ugly face and lack of social skills inspires pity and sympathy from those around it.
I saw a pity fish in the pond yesterday and I felt really bad for it, so I gave it 40 bucks.
by Bitch nigga 2 August 04, 2014
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When someone pastes something mildly ambiguous but troubling on social media that requires further investigation to determine the source and severity of the turmoil in their life. It's a desperate cry for attention
Sheila's status: I'm just SO hurt right now
Jack: Don't fall for it bro, she's just pity fishing! It could be anything from a stubbed toe or somoe hurt her feeling
by bertio mattack December 08, 2022
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