Gull

/ɡʌl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A seabird of the family Laridae, typically with a gray or white plumage and a strong, robust build.

The gull soared above the coastline, searching for fish in the waves.

Any of various other birds that resemble the typical gulls.

We spotted a few gulls along the lake, enjoying the calm water.

verb

To cheat or deceive someone.

He tried to gull her into believing he was a wealthy businessman.

To trick or dupe someone, often for the purpose of swindling.

They gull gullible tourists into overpriced tours of the city.

Middle English 'gulle', from Old Norse 'gúla', possibly from the Proto-Germanic '*gulwō' meaning 'gull'.

gullible as a gull

easily deceived or tricked

gull one's way

to obtain something by deception

like a gull in the wind

to be easily led or swayed

gullibility

the quality of being easily deceived.

gullible

easily deceived or tricked.

To be gullible or easily tricked.

He was so gull that he believed all the rumors.

To swindle or cheat someone.

They gull the tourists into buying overpriced souvenirs.