noun

cully

KUH-lee

Cully (noun) means Old-fashioned slang for a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of. Example: “The con man picked out his next cully at the fair.”

noun

Old-fashioned slang for a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of.

"The con man picked out his next cully at the fair."

Old British slang for a friend or companion.

""Alright, cully?" he called out to his old mate."

How to use cully

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA dated slang term meaning either a gullible person or, in a friendlier sense, a pal.

Word forms

cullied past tense, cullies plural, Cullys plural, cullies singular

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Etymology

Origin uncertain; possibly a shortened form of "cullion."

Rhymes for cully

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cully” mean?

The word “cully” means old-fashioned slang for a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of. In plain terms, a dated slang term meaning either a gullible person or, in a friendlier sense, a pal.

How do you pronounce “cully”?

“Cully” is pronounced KUH-lee (/ˈkʌli/ in IPA).

How do you use “cully” in a sentence?

Here is “cully” used in a sentence: “The con man picked out his next cully at the fair.”

What part of speech is “cully”?

“Cully” is a noun.

How many meanings does “cully” have?

“Cully” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: old-fashioned slang for a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of.