Meaning of the word gull in English
What does gull mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
gull
US /ɡʌl/
UK /ɡʌl/
Noun
1.
a long-winged, web-footed seabird with a raucous call, typically white with gray on the back and wings
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A gull soared gracefully above the ocean waves.
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The children enjoyed feeding the gulls at the beach.
2.
a person who is easily fooled or tricked; a dupe
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He was such a gull that he fell for the oldest trick in the book.
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The con artist saw her as an easy gull.
Verb
to fool or trick (someone) into doing something
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He tried to gull me into buying his old car.
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Don't let them gull you with their sweet talk.