Word of the Day

 

Cully

 

Pronunciation

[kÉ™-lee]

 

Popularity Over Time

Part of speech

Noun

 

Origin

Unknown, mid-17th century

 

Definition(s)
  1. (often as a form of address) a man; a friend.
  2. A form of address denoting a person who is imposed upon.

 

Usage over time

Used in a sentence
  1. Cully! — Would you like to join me for a cup of coffee?
  2. The young cully was a gullible target for pranks by his friends.

 

About the Word

Cully is a slightly old-fashioned alternative to calling out, "Hey, bro!" It's a term for a male friend, usually used as a greeting or form of address. Give it a try if you're getting tired of bro, dude, buddy, or chap.

 

Did you know?

There's probably a cully in every group. While sometimes cully is just a young man, there's also an implication that this fellow is somewhat gullible and often the butt of the joke.

 
         

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