Gulling: meaning, definitions and examples
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gulling
[ ˈɡʌlɪŋ ]
trick or deceive
Gulling refers to the act of misleading or deceiving someone, often by trickery or fraudulent means. It can involve a variety of tactics to cause someone to believe something false or to mislead them regarding the truth of a situation. This term is often used in contexts involving con games or deception tactics. The origin suggests a playful element of trickery which influences its widespread use in literature and everyday speech.
Synonyms
deceive, fool, mislead, swindle.
Examples of usage
- He was gullied into investing in a scam.
- Don't let them gull you with false promises.
- She gulling him is just part of the game.
Translations
Translations of the word "gulling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enganar
🇮🇳 धोखा देना
🇩🇪 täuschen
🇮🇩 menipu
🇺🇦 обманювати
🇵🇱 oszukiwać
🇯🇵 だます
🇫🇷 tromper
🇪🇸 engañar
🇹🇷 kandırmak
🇰🇷 속이다
🇸🇦 خداع
🇨🇿 ošidit
🇸🇰 klamať
🇨🇳 欺骗
🇸🇮 prevarati
🇮🇸 svikinn
🇰🇿 алдау
🇬🇪 მატყუება
🇦🇿 aldatmaq
🇲🇽 engañar
Etymology
The word 'gull' originates from the mid-16th century, derived from the Middle English term 'gullen', meaning 'to deceive'. It may be related to the word 'gullible', which describes a person's tendency to be easily deceived or tricked. This term is believed to have been influenced by the notion of 'gulling' specific to the behaviors associated with less intelligent birds, often signifying the ease with which they are caught or fooled. Over time, 'gulling' has evolved to encompass a broader range of deceptive practices, from simple tricks to complex fraudulent schemes. Its usage has been popularized in both literature and colloquial language, capturing the imagination with the playful nuances of deceit.