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Fishtar

(slang, humorous, derogatory) The 1995 film Waterworld, known for its runaway production costs.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(slang, humorous, derogatory) The 1995 film Waterworld, known for its runaway production costs.

Origin: , in reference to Ishtar (1987), another film that failed to recoup its lavish budget. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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