cully

== English == === Etymology === Uncertain. Short for cullion? Compare Irish cuallaí (“companion”) === Pronunciation === (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈkʌli/ Rhymes: -ʌli === Noun === cully (plural cullies) (archaic) A person who is easily tricked or imposed on; a dupe, a gullible person. (slang) A companion. (historical, archaic) A male client of a prostitute; a john, a gonk. ==== Derived terms ==== === Verb === cully (third-person singular simple present cullies, present participle cullying, simple past and past participle cullied) To trick, to impose on, to dupe. ==== Descendants ==== Sranan Tongo: kori