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.