fishtar

Questions

What does fishtar mean?

The 1995 film Waterworld, known for its runaway production costs.

Where does fishtar come from?

Blend of fish + Ishtar, in reference to Ishtar (1987), another film that failed to recoup its lavish budget.

How to pronounce fishtar

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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