pishing

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Pishing

Noun

1. The act of attempting to trick or deceive someone into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or financial details, by impersonating a trustworthy entity or organization.

Example sentence: Many people fall victim to pishing scams and unknowingly provide their personal information to cybercriminals.

Verb

1. Present participle of "pish", meaning to make a hissing or spitting sound, often used to express annoyance or contempt.

Example sentence: She pished at the rude comment and walked away.

Adjective

1. Informal term used to describe someone or something that is pleasing, delightful, or enjoyable.

Example sentence: The newly opened café has a pishing ambiance that attracts customers.