weakfish

Any of several species of game fish, of the genus Cynoscion, found in North American waters.

Etymology

Calque from Dutch weekvis, weekvisch (“weakfish”), equivalent to weak + fish, because of its tender mouth.

Synonyms

Cynoscion regalis

enervated

flaccid

indolent

inert

languid

lethargic

limp

shiftless

slack

slothful

sluggish

sand sea trout

spotted sea trout

atonic

white sea bass