Meanings
proper noun
- derogatoryhumorousslangThe 1995 film Waterworld, known for its runaway production costs.
Synonyms: Kevin's Gate
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proper nounThe 1995 film Waterworld, known for its runaway production costs.
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Origin
Blend of fish + Ishtar, in reference to Ishtar (1987), another film that failed to recoup its lavish budget.
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APA
Fishtar. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Fishtar
MLA
“Fishtar.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Fishtar. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Fishtar,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Fishtar.
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