gulled

Meanings

• Verb

  Deceived or cheated, often in a playful or teasing way.

  - "He was gulled into believing the joke."
  - "She gulled her friends into thinking she had won the lottery."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gulled
pulleed , fooled , ooled

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Variants

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gull , gulled , gulling , gulls

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to swallow', from Old Norse 'gulla' meaning 'to gulp'. The modern meaning is believed to have developed from the idea of being 'swallowed up' in a deception.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'gulled' is often used in the context of practical jokes or pranks.

2. The term 'gullible' is often used to describe someone who is easily deceived or tricked.

3. The word 'gulled' is related to the word 'gullion', which means a deep pool or puddle of water.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deception: The act of deceiving or misleading someone, often with the intention of gaining an advantage.

2. Prank: A playful or mischievous act, often involving deception or trickery.

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Culture

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The term 'gulled' has been used in various contexts, including literature and art. For example, in Shakespeare's 'As You Like It', Jaques says, 'I have heard Some say the old law was an ass-law; And so it was, or live I not to hear contradict; But, indeed, some laws are ass-law.' (Act II, Scene III). This quote can be seen as an example of someone being 'gulled' or deceived by the old law.

How to Memorize "gulled"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone being tricked or deceived, such as a person with a surprised expression and a hand over their mouth.
   - Visualize the word 'gulled' written out in bold letters to help remember its spelling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gulled' with the idea of being deceived or tricked.
   - Think of the word 'duped' or 'fooled' as synonyms to help remember the meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'gulled', such as 'Gulled by a friend, I was convinced I had won the lottery.'
   - Use the acronym 'GULL' to remember the meaning: 'G' for 'Gulled', 'U' for 'Underestimated', 'L' for 'Led', and 'L' for 'Lied'.

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