# gull

/ˈɡəɫ/ (US) · /ɡˈʌl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/gull
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a person who is easily tricked or cheated. You use this word when someone is too trusting and doesn't notice when they are being taken advantage of.

For teachers: a person who is easily deceived or exploited by others. Often used in British English to describe someone who lacks common sense or is overly trusting.

## Examples

- He is a complete gull and always falls for the same scams.
- The con artist targeted the elderly gull who lived alone and had no family to help him.
- In the world of high-stakes finance, a gull is often the one who fails to recognize the subtle signs of a market manipulation before it is too late.

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