gulling

Meanings

• Verb

  To deceive or cheat someone, usually by tricking them into believing something untrue.

  - "He was gulled into buying a faulty car."
  - "She gulled her friends into believing she could fly."

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Variants

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gull , gulled , gulling , gulls

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Etymology

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The word 'gulling' comes from the Middle English word 'gullen', meaning 'to deceive, cheat, or swindle'. It is related to the Old Norse word 'gulda', which means 'to mock or ridicule'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gullible' is derived from the word 'gulling'. A gullible person is easily deceived or tricked.

2. In some cultures, the 'Fool' or 'Jester' figure is believed to have special powers to 'gull' evil spirits and protect the community.

3. The phrase 'let's not pull the wool over each other's eyes' is a common expression meaning 'let's not deceive or cheat each other'. This phrase is related to the practice of pulling wool over someone's eyes as a prank or to 'gull' them.

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Related Concepts

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

2. Swindle: A fraudulent scheme or trick, often involving the transfer of money or property.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gulling' is often used to describe characters who are easily deceived or tricked. For example, in Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice', the character Shylock is described as being 'gulled' by Antonio's deceit. In art, there are many depictions of the 'Fool' or 'Jester' figure, who is often associated with 'gulling' and deception.

How to Memorize "gulling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat. This trick relies on 'gulling' the audience into believing that a live rabbit has appeared from nothing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gulling' with the image of a fish being caught on a hook. Just as the fish is 'gulled' into believing the bait is food, people can be 'gulled' into believing false information.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'GULL' to remember the meaning of 'gulling'. G - Get, U - Understand, L - Lie, L - Lose.

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