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
1
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."
2
Old British slang for a friend or companion.
""Alright, cully?" he called out to his old mate."
How to use cully
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dated slang term meaning either a gullible person or, in a friendlier sense, a pal.
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Word forms
- Plural
- cullies
- Third person singular
- cullies
- Past tense
- cullied
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The con man picked out his next _____ at the fair.
Etymology
Origin uncertain; possibly a shortened form of "cullion."
Rhymes for cully
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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.
