fish fry . fish fry {n.} An outdoor party or picnic at which fish are fried and eaten. The guests at the fish fry caught and cooked their own fish. Categories: add yours {n.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: F Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry