Meaning & Definition of word "Gull"
Gull
/ɡʌl/
noun:
- 1. A seabird of the family Laridae, typically with a gray or white plumage and a strong, robust build.
- Example: The gull soared above the coastline, searching for fish in the waves.
- 2. Any of various other birds that resemble the typical gulls.
- Example: We spotted a few gulls along the lake, enjoying the calm water.
verb:
- 1. To cheat or deceive someone.
- Example: He tried to gull her into believing he was a wealthy businessman.
- 2. To trick or dupe someone, often for the purpose of swindling.
- Example: They gull gullible tourists into overpriced tours of the city.
Etymology
●Middle English 'gulle', from Old Norse 'gúla', possibly from the Proto-Germanic '*gulwō' meaning 'gull'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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
Related Words
gullibility:
the quality of being easily deceived.
gullible:
easily deceived or tricked.
Slang Meanings of gull
Meaning: To be gullible or easily tricked.
● Example Sentence: He was so gull that he believed all the rumors.
Meaning: To swindle or cheat someone.
● Example Sentence: They gull the tourists into buying overpriced souvenirs.