What does CULLY mean?

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Noun

Definitions

1. A person who is easily tricked or deceived; a dupe.
2. A person who is taken advantage of or swindled, especially in a financial transaction.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈkʌli/
• UK: /ˈkʌli/

Origin and Usage

The word "cully" is believed to have originated in the 16th century from the Middle English word "cullion," meaning "base person" or "rascal." It was commonly used in the 17th and 18th centuries to refer to a man who was easily deceived or taken advantage of, particularly in financial transactions. Today, the word is considered archaic and is rarely used.

Synonyms

• dupe
• gull
• patsy
• mark
• fool

Related Words

• culpa
• culch
• culet
• culls
• cully

Example Sentences

• "He was a cully who fell for every get-rich-quick scheme that came his way."
• "The con artist saw him as an easy mark and took him for all he was worth, leaving him feeling like a cully."