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Definition of cully in English: cullynounPlural cullies ˈkʌliˈkəli archaic, informal (often as a form of address) a man; a friend. Example sentencesExamples - The odd tongue-in-cheek was bound to drive most clodplates, cretins and cullies crazy.
- Here I played with great success a long while, and shared in the fleecing of many raw young cullies, who had more money than wit.
- The satirist found the resort infested with sparks, cullies, bullies, stallions, fools, puts, fops, cuckolds, gamesters, antic beaux, London Jilts, strayed apprentices and dancing masters.
Synonyms companion, boon companion, bosom friend, best friend, close friend, intimate, confidante, confidant, familiar, soul mate, alter ego, second self, shadow, playmate, playfellow, classmate, schoolmate, workmate, ally, comrade, associate
Origin Mid 17th century (denoting a person who is imposed upon): of unknown origin. Definition of cully in US English: cullynounˈkəliˈkəlē archaic, informal (often as a form of address) a man; a friend. Example sentencesExamples - The odd tongue-in-cheek was bound to drive most clodplates, cretins and cullies crazy.
- The satirist found the resort infested with sparks, cullies, bullies, stallions, fools, puts, fops, cuckolds, gamesters, antic beaux, London Jilts, strayed apprentices and dancing masters.
- Here I played with great success a long while, and shared in the fleecing of many raw young cullies, who had more money than wit.
Synonyms companion, boon companion, bosom friend, best friend, close friend, intimate, confidante, confidant, familiar, soul mate, alter ego, second self, shadow, playmate, playfellow, classmate, schoolmate, workmate, ally, comrade, associate
Origin Mid 17th century (denoting a person who is imposed upon): of unknown origin. |