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cully

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌli/

The English word “cully” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A person who is easily tricked or imposed on; a dupe, a gullible person.
  2. A companion.
  3. A male client of a prostitute; a john, a gonk.

verb

  1. To trick, to impose on, to dupe.

Etymology

Uncertain. Short for cullion? Compare Irish cuallaí (“companion”)

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