Gulled: meaning, definitions and examples
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gulled
[ gʌld ]
to deceive
To gull someone means to deceive or cheat them, often by misleading them into believing something that is not true. This term implies a sense of trickery and can be used in various scenarios where someone is taken advantage of due to their trust or naivety.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was gullied into investing in a fake business.
- The con artist gulls the unsuspecting tourists with fake stories.
- Don't be gullied by their smooth talk.
- He felt gullied after realizing he'd been scammed.
Translations
Translations of the word "gulled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enganado
🇮🇳 धोखा दिया गया
🇩🇪 betrogen
🇮🇩 ditipu
🇺🇦 обманутий
🇵🇱 oszukany
🇯🇵 騙された
🇫🇷 dupe
🇪🇸 engañado
🇹🇷 kandırılmış
🇰🇷 속은
🇸🇦 مخدوع
🇨🇿 oklamaný
🇸🇰 ohrnutý
🇨🇳 被欺骗
🇸🇮 prevaren
🇮🇸 svikinn
🇰🇿 алдау
🇬🇪 მოტყუებული
🇦🇿 aldadılmış
🇲🇽 engañado
Etymology
The word 'gull' has its origins in the early 15th century, derived from the Middle English term 'gullen', which meant to deceive or cheat. The etymology traces back further to the Old Norse word 'gulla', meaning to cry out or shout, which reflects the idea of getting someone's attention or misdirecting them before deceiving them. Over time, the usage of 'gull' evolved to specifically imply the act of tricking someone, particularly in a way that exploits their trust. The modern verb form 'gull' became more prominent in the 19th century, especially in English literature, often associated with swindlers and tricksters. This word has retained its meaning in various forms within the English language, encompassing both mild form of deception and more serious fraud.