First Known Use: 15th century
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1gull
noun \ˈgəl\
Definition of GULL
: any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae); especially : a usually gray and white bird (especially of the genus Larus) differing from a tern in usually larger size, stouter build, thicker somewhat hooked bill, less pointed wings, and short unforked tail
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Origin of GULL
Middle English, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh gwylan gull
2gull
verb
: to fool or trick (someone)
Full Definition of GULL
transitive verb
: to take advantage of (one who is foolish or unwary) : deceive
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Origin of GULL
obsolete gull gullet, from Middle English golle, from Anglo-French gule, gole
First Known Use: circa 1550
Related to GULL
- Synonyms
- bamboozle, beguile, bluff, buffalo, burn, catch, con, cozen, delude, dupe, fake out, fool, gaff, gammon, deceive, have, have on [chiefly British], hoax, hoodwink, hornswoggle, humbug, juggle, misguide, misinform, mislead, snooker, snow, spoof, string along, sucker, suck in, take in, trick
- Antonyms
- undeceive
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GULL Defined for Kids
gull
noun \ˈgəl\
Definition of GULL for Kids
: a waterbird with webbed feet that is usually gray and white in color and has a thick strong bill
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